F-15 flyover honors front line workers in Southern Oregon

Matt Jordan May 15, 2020

Last Updated: May 15, 2020

Southern Oregon — Eyes were on the skies this morning as the 173rd fighter wing out of Klamath Falls honored healthcare workers in Southern Oregon.

The flyover started in Ashland just after 10am.

The two F-15 fighter jets went over Asante Rogue Regional and Providence Medford within minutes.

At Asante, hospital staff gathered briefly to catch a glimpse of the F-15’s as they passed overhead.

“It’s awesome, it’s nice to know there are people out there who do see us who do appreciate our hard work, and I’ve always been a fan of the jets anyway, so this was just extra special,” said Krista Bennett.

The jets finished their trip through Southern Oregon just before 11am after flying over hospitals in Coos Bay, Coquille, Bandon, and Gold Beach.

Matt Jordan May 15, 2020

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.