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F-16s fly over Niceville, Crestview games for POW/MIA ceremonies

NICEVILLE, Fla.F-16 fighter jets from Eglin Air Force Base performed flyovers on September 24 at the home high school football games in Niceville and Crestview in honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day.

53rd Wing and 96th Test Wing F-16s flew over the Crestview and Niceville High School events.

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The flyovers followed the National Anthem performed by the home team’s band.

The schools hosted a special presentation and guest speaker before the flyover.

Three F-16s from Eglin Air Force Base prepare for takeoff before flying over two football games in Niceville and Crestview, Fla., Sept. 24, 2021. The Okaloosa County Schools held a Prisoner of War/Missing In Action remembrance ceremony prior to kick-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

 

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Three Eglin Air Force Base F-16s fly over a high school football game in Niceville, Fla., Sept. 24, 2021. The Okaloosa County Schools held a Prisoner of War/Missing In Action remembrance ceremony prior to kick-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)

 

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Three Eglin Air Force Base F-16s fly over a high school football game in Crestview, Fla., Sept. 24, 2021. The Okaloosa County Schools held a Prisoner of War/Missing In Action remembrance ceremony prior to kick-off. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Tristan McIntire)
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