MORENO VALLEY NEWS

Military Flyover Tribute for Inland Empire Hospitals

The 452 Air Mobility Wing flew two jets out of March Air Force base over a dozen inland empire hospitals as a tribute to healthcare workers and first responders working the COVID-19 pandemic.

A C-17 Globemaster from the 452 Air Mobility Wing at March Airforce Base flies over Riverside University Health System in Moreno Valley PHOTO: Shaun Ochsner/INLANDNEWS

A C-17 Globemaster and KC-135 Stratotanker refueling aircraft took off out of March Thursday afternoon for a tour around the inland empire, flying over 17 hospitals in total.

First responders and staff at Riverside University Health System in Moreno Valley wave flags and cheer on as a military Stratotanker flies by. PHOTO: Shaun Ochsner/INLANDNEWS

First Responders and healthcare workers stood outside of their respective hospitals waving flags and taking pictures as the aircraft flew 1800 feet above. The flyovers were part of an #AmericaStrong campaign.