NEWS RELEASE: – The Idaho National Guard is hosting Gowen Thunder 2023 Open House and Airshow Aug. 26-27, 2023 on Gowen Field. The event is free and open to the public, and will be headlined by the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s F-16 air demonstration squadron. “The Idaho National Guard receives incredible support from all communities throughout the state,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho. “Gowen Thunder 2023 is an opportunity to host the public and show our tremendous appreciation.” Gowen Thunder 2023 will be the Idaho National Guard’s second open house in more than 20 years and its first since 2017, when it attracted more than 130,000 visitors to Gowen Field from the local area and across the country. Ground shows, aerial acrobatics, static displays and numerous vendors will join the Thunderbirds on Gowen Field during the two-day event. Several dozen Idaho business and civic leaders joined Idaho National Guard and Idaho National ...