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I'm Chief master Sergeant , Rick Gordon ,

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command chief of the 127th Wing here at

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Selfridge Air National Guard Base . And

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I want to welcome you to the 2024

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Selfridge Open House and Air Show ,

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whether you're a first time visitor or

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a well seasoned air show veteran ,

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we're going to have tons of fantastic

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acts in store for you this weekend to

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include your Thunderbirds , the US Air

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Force aerial demonstration team .

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Today's aerial spectacle will highlight

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our combat air power and showcase the

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capabilities of military aviation . Be

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sure to walk through our static

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displays and see the aircraft in the

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tools from throughout the history of

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aviation . Then stop by our steam

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hanger and see the innovation and the

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technologies that is driving the future

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of our air force for those of you that

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are wanting to join our team . And I

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hope that you do . Our recruiters are

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going to be on site all weekend long

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and ready to talk to you . We are

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honored to be able to open our gates

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and showcase the aircraft , the

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technology and most importantly , the

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people that serve our state and nation .

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But before we dive into the action .

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Here are a few tips that ensure that

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you have a safe and enjoyable

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experience . First stay hydrated , make

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use of the hydration stations that we

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have located throughout the grounds .

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Secondly , follow all safety

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instructions and remain within

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designated areas . Lastly , make note

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of the emergency exits and the first

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aid stations that we have located

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throughout the grounds . We're about to

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kick off a day of high flying fun . So

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find a spot kick back and get ready to

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have an outstanding experience again .

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Welcome to Selfridge Air National Guard

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Base . Enjoy the show .