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Chaplain’s thoughts ... Air Force Global Strike flyover to THE STRIP STARTS HERE TM Daily Happy Hour
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Hope in hard times of life. And, notice, we’re not alone in this refuge. Instead,
the writer reminds us that God is with us in the midst
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of whatever difficult times we may be facing. We’re not SeCReTARY oF The AiR FoRCe
by Chaplain, Lt. Col. expected to go through life alone, or by our own strength.
R. “JohN” BoYeR Rather, God has made us to be relational beings — to be Public Affairs
56th Fighter Wing Chaplain in community with one another, and to go through life ARLiNGToN, Va. — Three different Air Force Global
together. God is beside us in the journey — right next to Strike Command bombers will conduct a first-of-its-kind
There’s no doubt 2020 was us providing strength when we feel like our strength is trifecta flyover during the National Anthem performance at
a very difficult year for many gone. This image of God providing us strength, reminds the 55th Super Bowl, Feb. 7, over Raymond James Stadium
around our world. Whether me of a treasured poem that has uplifted many over the in Tampa, Florida. Bazaar Meat
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we realize it or not, our sens- years, “Footprints” (author unknown): “Supporting this event is a tremendous honor for our com- by José Andrés
es have been overwhelmed One night I dreamed a dream. I was walking along mand and the U.S. Air Force,” said Gen. Tim Ray, AFGSC
by so much: a global pan- the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed commander. “We look forward to this opportunity to show-
demic, quarantines, face- scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets case the reliability, flexibility and precision of our bomber
masks, nation-wide protests,
Courtesy photo of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one fleet to the nation during this exciting event.”
unrest, and injustice. I know to my Lord. After the last scene of my life flashed before
I’m not the only one to welcome 2021 with open arms! me, I looked back at the footprints in the sand. I noticed The bomber flyover, will feature:
Going through so many challenges, we can sometimes be that at many times along the path of my life, especially • B-1B Lancer from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota
tempted to lose hope, and start to wonder if there’s any at the very lowest and saddest times, there was only • B-2 Spirit from Whiteman AFB, Missouri A Las Vegas icon has returned. Think intimate. Think boutique. Think back to a time when style, sophistication and
• B-52 Stratofortress from Minot AFB, North Dakota
light to be found in our world. When I go through difficult one set of footprints. The aircraft will take off for the Super Bowl LV flyover service were the hallmarks of a great resort experience. Then, reimagine and reinvent it for a whole new generation
times, I find hope in some awesome and uplifting words This really troubled me, so I asked the Lord about from their respective bases, join up for the flyover, and
shared long ago by a fellow traveler in this life. They it. “Lord, you said once I decided to follow you, you’d return to base following the event, demonstrating the – For the Love of Vegas, that’s exactly what we’ve done. Welcome to the new SAHARA.
also encountered hardships and dark times — yet look be with me all the way. But I noticed that during the flexibility of AFGSC’s bombers and their ability to deploy
where this person draws their hope from. They write, saddest and most troublesome times of my life, there anywhere in the world from the continental United States.
“God is our refuge and strength, always there with us in was only one set of footprints. I don’t understand why, The U.S. Air Force performs close to 1,000 flyovers a
our troubles. So we don’t need to fear, even if the earth when I needed You the most, You would leave me.” God year, which serves as a way to showcase the capabilities
gives way and the mountains fall into the depth of the whispered, “My precious child, I love you and will never of its aircraft while also inspiring patriotism and future
seas … God will be there” (Psalm 46:1-2). Now, before you leave you! When you saw only one set of footprints, it generations of aviation enthusiasts. These flyovers are
just gloss over those words, instead, repeat them again. was then that I carried you.” done at no additional cost to the taxpayer and serve as
Pause on them for second, and meditate on them. The For more information about Luke AFB Chaplain Corps time-over-target training for our pilots, aircrew and ground 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
writer says God is our refuge and strength. A refuge is programs and events, like us on Facebook at Luke AFB control teams. 702.761.7000 | saharalasvegas.com
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