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Tennessee National Guard Announces Tuesday Hospital Flyovers

Julie Shea
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U.S. National Guard

The Tennessee National Guard is planning a statewide flyover to salute medical professionals and first responders during the coronavirus pandemic.

On May 12 the aircraft will fly over dozens of hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the state. The flyover is part of normal flight crew training and maintaining pilot proficiency.

The event coincides with the end of National Nurses Week.

More than 960 airmen and soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard have volunteered in response to the pandemic.

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