1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:00,000 2 00:00:06,090 --> 00:00:10,050 Where I'm 3 00:00:10,060 --> 00:00:12,116 Major Marli Williams , your air show 4 00:00:12,116 --> 00:00:15,689 director for the upcoming 2024 Great 5 00:00:15,699 --> 00:00:18,590 Texas Air Show . We're receiving a ton 6 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:20,822 of great questions about the air show . 7 00:00:20,822 --> 00:00:23,430 Everything from where can I park my car 8 00:00:23,440 --> 00:00:27,159 to what can I bring ? I'm here to give 9 00:00:27,170 --> 00:00:30,100 you the inside scoop . In this episode 10 00:00:30,110 --> 00:00:33,619 of Ask Away J BS C as we 11 00:00:33,630 --> 00:00:36,279 discuss , need to know details with air 12 00:00:36,290 --> 00:00:38,520 show organizers . The air show will 13 00:00:38,529 --> 00:00:40,900 take place April 6th through 7 14 00:00:40,909 --> 00:00:44,470 2024 . We will have the famous United 15 00:00:44,479 --> 00:00:46,869 States Air Force Thunderbirds and the 16 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:49,099 wings of blue sky diving teams 17 00:00:49,110 --> 00:00:52,169 performing their iconic stunts will 18 00:00:52,180 --> 00:00:56,139 also have F-35s and KC 40 Sixes and a 19 00:00:56,150 --> 00:00:59,189 whole bunch of civilian aircraft teams 20 00:00:59,200 --> 00:01:02,419 coming out with unique events . There 21 00:01:02,430 --> 00:01:04,849 will also be a lot of excitement on the 22 00:01:04,860 --> 00:01:07,559 ground for the kids . The Stem and 23 00:01:07,569 --> 00:01:10,589 Cyber Expo will feature over 35 24 00:01:10,599 --> 00:01:12,930 exhibitors showcasing different 25 00:01:12,940 --> 00:01:15,940 programs in San Antonio , Texas here to 26 00:01:15,949 --> 00:01:18,470 with students . The Stem and Cyber Expo 27 00:01:18,480 --> 00:01:21,199 will include interactive exhibits such 28 00:01:21,209 --> 00:01:24,190 as student operated robots , virtual 29 00:01:24,199 --> 00:01:26,809 reality simulators and games throughout 30 00:01:26,819 --> 00:01:30,389 the entire air show . April 6th and 7th 31 00:01:30,400 --> 00:01:34,089 2024 . What about the families ? Well , 32 00:01:34,160 --> 00:01:36,410 there will be plenty of vendors filled 33 00:01:36,419 --> 00:01:39,309 with food , drinks , souvenirs and more . 34 00:01:39,319 --> 00:01:41,910 You can all watch the exhilarating 35 00:01:41,919 --> 00:01:44,550 demonstrations and get up close and 36 00:01:44,559 --> 00:01:47,500 personal with real static aircraft . 37 00:01:48,690 --> 00:01:50,634 Here's some things you should know 38 00:01:50,634 --> 00:01:52,523 before you go . Thank you , Major 39 00:01:52,523 --> 00:01:54,690 Williams . I'm Lieutenant Faith Powers 40 00:01:54,690 --> 00:01:56,857 and I'm Logan Steele and we're here to 41 00:01:56,857 --> 00:01:59,023 help you prepare for this gran event . 42 00:01:59,139 --> 00:02:01,083 Here are a few essential items you 43 00:02:01,083 --> 00:02:03,250 should bring to the air show . It gets 44 00:02:03,250 --> 00:02:05,195 hot in Texas . So we recommend you 45 00:02:05,195 --> 00:02:07,361 bring a hat and plenty of sunblock and 46 00:02:07,361 --> 00:02:09,520 water . Those aircraft can get loud . 47 00:02:09,529 --> 00:02:11,640 So it wouldn't hurt to also bring air 48 00:02:11,640 --> 00:02:13,696 protection , feel free to also bring 49 00:02:13,696 --> 00:02:15,807 comfortable shoes and lawn chairs for 50 00:02:15,807 --> 00:02:17,918 this outside event . But don't forget 51 00:02:17,918 --> 00:02:21,035 general mission parking and seating are 52 00:02:21,044 --> 00:02:22,711 free . Now , let's talk about 53 00:02:22,711 --> 00:02:24,600 prohibited items . You absolutely 54 00:02:24,600 --> 00:02:26,655 cannot bring to the air show weapons 55 00:02:26,655 --> 00:02:28,945 regardless of permit , backpacks . 56 00:02:28,955 --> 00:02:31,445 However , diaper bags and clear bags 57 00:02:31,455 --> 00:02:34,235 are allowed after inspection outside 58 00:02:34,244 --> 00:02:36,925 food and beverages , remote controlled 59 00:02:36,934 --> 00:02:40,225 devices , ice chest are coolers , 60 00:02:40,505 --> 00:02:43,154 pets , other than service animals , 61 00:02:43,164 --> 00:02:46,535 flammable liquids , glass containers , 62 00:02:46,860 --> 00:02:49,529 bicycles , roller skates , roller 63 00:02:49,539 --> 00:02:52,160 blades , roller shoes , scooters , 64 00:02:52,169 --> 00:02:54,710 skateboards are human transporters , 65 00:02:55,210 --> 00:02:58,880 fireworks , laser pointers , tents , 66 00:02:58,910 --> 00:03:01,699 cabanas or portable or temporary 67 00:03:01,710 --> 00:03:04,169 awnings . When entering to see the air 68 00:03:04,179 --> 00:03:06,179 show . There will be an increase of 69 00:03:06,179 --> 00:03:08,290 traffic and wait times at the gates . 70 00:03:08,410 --> 00:03:10,410 Please ensure you consider this for 71 00:03:10,410 --> 00:03:12,521 your travel time and download the map 72 00:03:12,521 --> 00:03:14,860 before you go to the show . Here are 73 00:03:14,869 --> 00:03:17,036 the gates you can enter through to get 74 00:03:17,036 --> 00:03:20,949 on base to see the air show . Find 75 00:03:20,960 --> 00:03:24,179 all this info on J Bs A dot Mill or on 76 00:03:24,190 --> 00:03:27,110 the J BS A connect app . Once you've 77 00:03:27,119 --> 00:03:29,286 made it through the gates to enter the 78 00:03:29,286 --> 00:03:31,508 air show at J Bs A Randolph , these are 79 00:03:31,508 --> 00:03:33,563 your parking options . You also have 80 00:03:33,563 --> 00:03:35,729 the option of via park and ride , via 81 00:03:35,740 --> 00:03:38,380 park and ride fare to and from the J BS 82 00:03:38,389 --> 00:03:41,990 A air show is only $1.30 each way or 83 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:45,419 $2.60 round trip with discounted fares 84 00:03:45,429 --> 00:03:47,679 for Children , seniors students and 85 00:03:47,690 --> 00:03:51,199 active duty , us military via passes 86 00:03:51,210 --> 00:03:53,830 including the via you pass are accepted 87 00:03:53,839 --> 00:03:56,419 for event service . Cash and credit 88 00:03:56,429 --> 00:03:59,100 cards are accepted at the Randolph Park 89 00:03:59,110 --> 00:04:02,809 and ride location at 9400 I 35 90 00:04:02,820 --> 00:04:05,509 north pre purchase your fares using 91 00:04:05,520 --> 00:04:07,649 via's free go mobile plus app for 92 00:04:07,660 --> 00:04:10,679 faster boarding via trans service is 93 00:04:10,690 --> 00:04:12,979 also available to the J BS A air show 94 00:04:12,990 --> 00:04:15,039 for registered patrons . For more 95 00:04:15,050 --> 00:04:17,272 information regarding via special event 96 00:04:17,272 --> 00:04:19,260 service . Customers may call 97 00:04:19,269 --> 00:04:22,640 2103622020 98 00:04:22,649 --> 00:04:26,279 or visit WW dot via info.net . 99 00:04:26,290 --> 00:04:28,730 Find all this info on J BS A dot mail 100 00:04:28,739 --> 00:04:31,329 or on the J BS A connect app at the 101 00:04:31,339 --> 00:04:33,395 Great Texas Air Show . There will be 102 00:04:33,395 --> 00:04:35,709 thousands of people in attendance to 103 00:04:35,720 --> 00:04:37,609 ensure your child safety . Please 104 00:04:37,609 --> 00:04:39,950 follow our lost child system . After 105 00:04:39,959 --> 00:04:42,070 entering the base , you can request a 106 00:04:42,070 --> 00:04:44,237 white wristband for free at one of our 107 00:04:44,237 --> 00:04:46,459 air show entry control points , write 108 00:04:46,470 --> 00:04:48,692 down your phone number on the wristband 109 00:04:48,692 --> 00:04:50,803 and put it on your child's wrist . If 110 00:04:50,803 --> 00:04:53,026 your child gets lost , please report to 111 00:04:53,026 --> 00:04:55,410 the lost Children booth immediately . A 112 00:04:55,420 --> 00:04:57,420 member of our staff will follow our 113 00:04:57,420 --> 00:04:59,531 lost child system to reunite you with 114 00:04:59,531 --> 00:05:02,190 your child as quickly as possible . We 115 00:05:02,200 --> 00:05:04,256 will call the phone number listed on 116 00:05:04,256 --> 00:05:06,200 the wristband . If you find a lost 117 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:08,311 child , please bring them to the lost 118 00:05:08,311 --> 00:05:09,978 Children booth or the nearest 119 00:05:09,978 --> 00:05:11,811 information booth . We will also 120 00:05:11,811 --> 00:05:14,033 announce their name and location on the 121 00:05:14,033 --> 00:05:16,970 loudspeakers . We hope this information 122 00:05:16,980 --> 00:05:19,036 gives you the best experience of our 123 00:05:19,036 --> 00:05:21,750 2024 air show . Please remember to 124 00:05:21,760 --> 00:05:23,871 download the map before you go to the 125 00:05:23,871 --> 00:05:25,871 show , know your prohibited items , 126 00:05:25,871 --> 00:05:27,982 know where to park or where to take a 127 00:05:27,982 --> 00:05:30,149 park and ride . And remember , you can 128 00:05:30,149 --> 00:05:32,204 find all this info on the J BS A dot 129 00:05:32,204 --> 00:05:34,489 Mail website or on the J BS A connect 130 00:05:34,500 --> 00:05:37,170 app . Now , here's a word from our J BS 131 00:05:37,179 --> 00:05:39,279 A installation commander , Brigadier 132 00:05:39,290 --> 00:05:41,920 General Russell Dirk Drigger . How do 133 00:05:41,929 --> 00:05:44,040 y'all friends and neighbors ? This is 134 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:45,929 your J BS A commander , Brigadier 135 00:05:45,929 --> 00:05:48,040 General Dirk Drigger on April 6th and 136 00:05:48,040 --> 00:05:50,096 seventh . We're opening our gates to 137 00:05:50,096 --> 00:05:49,529 share a glimpse of the world's greatest 138 00:05:49,540 --> 00:05:51,762 air force with you . This free event is 139 00:05:51,762 --> 00:05:53,984 our way of thanking San Antonio and the 140 00:05:53,984 --> 00:05:55,818 local community for the constant 141 00:05:55,818 --> 00:05:57,984 support and partnership . We enjoy the 142 00:05:57,984 --> 00:05:59,818 theme of this year's air show is 143 00:05:59,818 --> 00:06:01,929 service in action . You'll get to see 144 00:06:01,929 --> 00:06:04,040 incredible aerial demonstrations from 145 00:06:04,040 --> 00:06:03,910 the air force's own Thunderbirds and 146 00:06:03,920 --> 00:06:06,570 more right over J BS A Randolph . Plus 147 00:06:06,690 --> 00:06:08,857 you'll be able to get an up close look 148 00:06:08,857 --> 00:06:10,968 at aircraft on static display . Enjoy 149 00:06:10,968 --> 00:06:13,023 stem exhibits for kids and watch our 150 00:06:13,023 --> 00:06:14,912 troops showcase their skills from 151 00:06:14,912 --> 00:06:17,023 amazing displays in the sky to family 152 00:06:17,023 --> 00:06:19,079 fun on the ground . It's gonna be an 153 00:06:19,079 --> 00:06:21,134 unforgettable weekend . So mark your 154 00:06:21,134 --> 00:06:23,246 calendars for April 6th and seventh . 155 00:06:23,246 --> 00:06:25,468 Grab your sunscreen and lawn chairs and 156 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:27,579 join us at J BS A Randolph to enjoy a 157 00:06:27,579 --> 00:06:29,801 front row view of service and action at 158 00:06:29,801 --> 00:06:31,579 the 2024 . Great Texas air show 159 00:06:37,350 --> 00:06:38,010 question .