Military skydivers put on a show before SMU vs. Navy game

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Military skydivers put on a show before SMU vs. Navy game
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Well, if you heard Navy fighter jets screaming over North Dallas or you were rubbernecking on Central Expressway at the sight of people jumping from a plane, we can explain it.

Navy's football team is in town playing SMU and the pregame showcased impressive performances by the U.S. Military.

"The whole purpose of this jump that we're doing tonight and is wanting to put on a great show for the crowd but also they want to bring more public relations and help with army recruiting within the Dallas area," said U.S. Army SSG Gabriel Colon. The military appreciation night continued with a flyover by three F-18 Navy jets coordinated on the ground by Major Jason McGough. The evening also included an appearance by former President George W. Bush, who assisted with the pregame coin toss along with this wife Laura.

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