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Four F-16s will fly over seven high schools in Ohio Friday night to honor their Purple Star status.

Purple Star schools provide extra support for military-connected students and their families.

It’s not common for high schools to get military flyovers because the Pentagon must approve each one.

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

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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 mili

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