Salutations

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Vietas, 23d Medical Group commander, salutes the Valdosta High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps color guard before a football game, Aug. 26, 2016, in Valdosta, Ga. VHS deemed the game Military Appreciation Night and honored past and present members of the U.S. armed forces with free admission and words of support and gratitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Hand shake

U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Vietas, 23d Medical Group commander, shakes hands with one of Valdosta High School’s team captains, Troy Bryan, during Military Appreciation Night, Aug. 26, 2016, in Valdosta, Ga. This was the second game of the season for the VHS Wildcats, who now hold a 2-0 record. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Heads or tails

A referee holds the coin of U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Vietas, 23d Medical Group commander, after performing the official Military Appreciation Night coin toss, Aug. 26, 2016, in Valdosta, Ga. As part of the game, Vietas assisted with the coin toss by providing a personal coin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Invocation

Valdosta High School Wildcats pray before the start of their game, Aug. 26, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Wildcats recently celebrated their 900th win, becoming the first high school football program in the United States and second at any level to do so. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Reach

Tyrese Doe, no. 10, stretches across the end zone in hopes of scoring a touchdown during Military Appreciation Night, Aug. 26, 2016, in Valdosta, Ga. The officials ruled the play a ‘no goal’ saying Doe’s elbow was down before the ball crossed the line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Not in my house

Jalen Harrell, no. 2 for Valdosta High School, extends his arms and breaks up a pass intended for Wallace Corker, no. 26 for Woodland High School, during Military Appreciation Night Aug. 26, 2016, in Valdosta, Ga. In the two games the Wildcats have played this year, Harrell has caught one interception and received two kickoff returns where he gained a total of 48 yards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Stride

Josh Belton, quarterback and no. 4 for Valdosta High School, breaks several tackles while sprinting into the end zone during Military Appreciation Night, Aug. 26, 2016, in Valdosta, Ga. During this game Belton rushed for 96 yards, fumbled twice and completed 13 of 18 passes, throwing for a total of 240 yards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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Cats

A Valdosta High School Wildcat takes a knee on the sideline, Aug. 26, 2016, in Valdosta, Ga. On Military Appreciation Night, the Wildcats defeated the Woodlawn Wolfpack 51 to 12, with 616 total yards, three interceptions and 18 first downs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson)

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VHS honors military members

Published Aug. 30, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Janiqua P. Robinson
23d Wing Public Affairs

Salutations

Hand shake

Heads or tails

Invocation

Reach

Not in my house

Stride

Cats