WEATHER ALERT
F-15 Eagles honored, celebrated service members during local flyover
Read full article: F-15 Eagles honored, celebrated service members during local flyover125th Fighter Wing to bring the โSound of Freedomโ to entire community on Tuesdayโs Military Appreciation Day at THE PLAYERSJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Four F-15 Eagles flew over various Northeast Florida locations on Tuesday to honor and celebrate service members, bringing the โSound of Freedomโ to the entire community for The Playersโ Military Appreciation Day. The 125th Fighter Wing/FLANG conducted the flyover near NAS Mayport, TPC Sawgrass, NAS Jacksonville and downtown Jacksonville. RELATED: The Players Championship returns: Fanโs guide to the 2021 tournamentOver the last year, the 125th Fighter Wing have played an especially crucial role in Floridaโs COVID-19 response. AdAerial footage captured by an F-15 pilotโThe 125th Fighter Wing, Home of the Thunder, is extremely proud to perform the flyover for military appreciation day in honor of our fellow service members and community of supporters,โ Col. Matthew J. French, 125th Fighter Wing commander, said. Again, thanks to all, and when you hear our mighty F15 eagles thundering over, know that theyโre from your 125th Fighter Wing, Where the Thunder is the Sound of Freedom!โAd
Your Memorial Day meals will be a bit more expensive this year as grocery store prices keep going up.
Read full article: Your Memorial Day meals will be a bit more expensive this year as grocery store prices keep going up.Dreamland Squadron will start flyover at 11:40 a.m. If you need help with WJXTโs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801.
Previewing Mondayโs Dreamland Squadron flyover
Read full article: Previewing Mondayโs Dreamland Squadron flyoverPreviewing Mondayโs Dreamland Squadron flyoverPublished: May 24, 2020, 10:36 pmThe squadron decided to dedicate tomorrow's flyover to health care workers as well to salute those at the forefront of Covid-19 response.
Dept. of Defense plans โAmerica Strongโ flyovers to honor health care workers
Read full article: Dept. of Defense plans โAmerica Strongโ flyovers to honor health care workersJACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ In a show of solidarity, the Navy Blue Angels and the Air Force Thunderbirds will conduct a series of multi-city flyovers over the next two weeks, including in Jacksonville. The U.S. Department of Defense is calling the demonstration, America Strong. America Strong is a collaborative salute from the Navy and Air Force to recognize health care workers, first responders, and essential personnel while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a news release. The Defense Department hasnโt released a final schedule, but the Washington Post reports the Blue Angels will fly over Jacksonville. This year, both teams have been forced to cancel many performances in response to Department of Defense direction resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak.