ARLINGTON, Texas - Two B-1 bombers perform a flyover during the National Anthem for opening day here Monday April 6. The two Air Force bombers are from the 9th Bomb Squadron at Dyess, Air Force Base, Texas. They were part of the opening ceremonies in which many military personnel were honored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Alan Garrison)

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Two B-1 Bombers perform a flyover during the National Anthem for opening day here Monday April 6. The two Air Force bombers are from the 9th Bomb Squadron at Dyess, Air Force Base, Texas. They were part of the opening ceremonies in which many military personnel were honored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Alan Garrison)

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Members of the Fourth Infantry Division Band perform the National Anthem here Monday April 6. The band was included in the opening ceremonies at the ballpark, during which many U.S. military personnel were honored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Alan Garrison)

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ARLINGTON, Texas - A Medal of Honor recipient from actions during Vietnam is introduced during the pregame opening day ceremony here Monday April 6. He was one of many military honories during the festivities just before the game between the Texas Rangers and the Cleveland Indians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Alan Garrison)

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ARLINGTON, Texas - Former President George W. Bush is introduced to throw out the first pitch at opening day. The former president was among many honories at the celebration to kick off the regular season for the Texas Rangers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Alan Garrison)

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ARLINGTON, Texas - The Texas Rangers played their first game of the season against the Cleveland Indians April 6. Two Dyess B-1 bombers helped the Rangers open the season in style performing a flyover before the game. The Texas Rangers won 9-1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Alan Garrison)

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Dyess B-1s help kick-off MLB opening day at Rangers Ballpark

Published April 7, 2009

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A sell out crowd of nearly 50,00 people witnessed two Dyess B-1 bombers perform a flyover for the Texas Rangers April 6, as part of Major League Baseball opening day festivities.

The B-1 bombers are part of the 9th Bomb Squadron here and have flown a flyover for the Texas Rangers over the last few years.

Before the game members of the 4th Infantry Division Band played the national anthem, while the B-1s performed the flyover. The Rangers also recognized recent returnees from the War on Terror and a Medal of Honor recipient. Former President George W. Bush threw out the first pitch.

The Texas Rangers defeated the Cleveland Indians 9-1.

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