Kyle Gibson Soars with Thunderbirds

Former Orioles pitcher Kyle Gibson got a jaw-dropping thrill flying in the back seat of an F-16 with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, experiencing bone-rattling G-forces and flying mere feet from other jets in perfect formation. Piloted by Major “RaZZ” Larson, the flight honored Gibson’s community service and athletic discipline, mirroring the Thunderbirds’ mission of excellence and national pride. Gibson, awed by the pilots’ precision and camaraderie, reflected on the adrenaline and responsibility of such high-stakes maneuvers — even joking about his walk-up song after the flight, blending “Top Gun” with his usual Christian rap. A once-in-a-lifetime ride that bridged sports, service, and sky-high adventure. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65994e03ded3134c