Courtesy of San Diego Union Tribune; excerpts:
Organizers of the three-day Miramar Air Show are clamping down on security this year, canceling the Saturday twilight event and requiring large bags to be made of clear plastic.
The show — hosted since 1953 by the Navy and then the Marines — will still be held Friday through Sunday, Sept. 23 to 25, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Marine officials said cancellation of Saturday evening’s performances will help them avoid overextending security personnel during the show’s busiest day.
The tougher security is a response to terrorist attacks around the world and puts the air show, which is expected to attract 500,000 spectators over the three days, in line with security measures used by the National Football League, said Lt. Col. Scott Rooker, Miramar Marine Corps Air Station’s provost marshal, or police chief.
Visitors to Miramar for the air show will be allowed to bring a tote-bag-like carryall if it is made of clear plastic. They also can have one small handheld bag — what the Marines are calling a “clutch.” If the clutch is not see-through, it will be subject to further inspection.
The Marines are calling these requirements their “let’s be clear” policy. Photos of what’s considered acceptable, plus more details, are available at miramarairshow.com.
Another change to entrance policy is that no coolers or ice chests will be permitted, although outside food can still be brought to the base — in the clear bags.
Also, people older than 18 will be required to show a photo I.D.
The following aspects haven’t changed: The show is still free, and it will feature the Navy’s Blue Angels elite flying team as well as the Navy’s Leap Frogs and the Army’s Golden Knights parachute teams.
Read the entire San Diego Union Tribune article at http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/military/sd-me-airshow-preview-20160915-story.html?track=san-diego
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