Photos of the Day: War Vet Takes Flight

Marine Sergeant Liam Dwyer lost his left leg when his regiment was hit by an IED  in Afghanistan one year ago this month.

"We've been been spending the last year trying to save my right arm and leg," Dwyer said.

Dwyer was at Friday, with members of the local media and who were taking practice runs in anticipation for the on Saturday, May 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show is open to the public and is free to attend, but donations will benefit Warrior Aviation, and .

Warrior Aviation partners with corporate sponsors who value the U.S. military and  facilitate employment for returning soldiers.

of Nat'l Aerobatics Champion Sean D. Tucker and U.S. Army Parachute Team- Golden Knights, who took to the skies over Manassas Friday to warm up.