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Ohio National Guard fighter jets will fly over seven high school football games in a span of 15 minutes Friday night to coincide with the schools’ military appreciation nights.

The 180th Fighter Wing shared the news on their Facebook page Wednesday.

Fright night football flyover

What they're saying:

The fighter wing said the flyover is a gesture to recognize the seven high schools’ Purple Star status. Purple Star schools meet certain requirements and provide extra support for military-connected students and their families .

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"We always say in Purple Stars that the kids are 'drafted,’" Christine Young, program coordinator and military families school liaison, told WTOL . "They don't get

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