The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the large... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron out of Eielson Air Force Base, takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 3... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically t... More
A young child hugs the wheel of an aircraft at the
A young child hugs the wheel of an aircraft at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. Arctic Thunder is historically the biggest two-day event in Alaska. (U.S. ... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historica... More
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historica... More
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the large... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., performs aerial maneuvers July 30, 2016, in support of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich... More
Air Force Col. George T.M. Dietrich III, Joint Base
Air Force Col. George T.M. Dietrich III, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing commander, welcomes families to the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint B... More
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from Langley Air Force Base perform precision aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson... More
Kayden Cleveland, 8, explores the inside of a hummer
Kayden Cleveland, 8, explores the inside of a hummer at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. Arctic Thunder features more than 40 key performers and ground ac... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., does a high speed pass during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July... More
Pedestians visit multiple static displays of aircraft
Pedestians visit multiple static displays of aircraft during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in t... More
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Erhart sings the national anthem
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Erhart sings the national anthem at the opening ceremony during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is hi... More
A service member glides to the ground with an American
A service member glides to the ground with an American flag in tow as an F-22 Raptor soars past during the opening ceremonies of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team highlights
The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team highlights the aircraft's capabilities during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial ev... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels prep during
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels prep during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state ... More
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter,
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, approaches a landing zone during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July ... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Lance Benson, a F/A-18 Hornet pilot with
U.S. Navy Lt. Lance Benson, a F/A-18 Hornet pilot with the Blue Angels, waves at spectators while taxing during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The bie... More
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays
Visitors tour various military vehicle static displays during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51D Mustang fly
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51D Mustang fly in formation for a Heritage Flight during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial eve... More
Adella, 16 months, sits at the wheel of a U.S. Army
Adella, 16 months, sits at the wheel of a U.S. Army truck static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the... More
Spectators watch a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster
Spectators watch a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 3rd Wing, take off during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event i... More
Pedestians visit multiple static displays of aircraft
Pedestians visit multiple static displays of aircraft during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in t... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III static
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest ... More
Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 attendees have the
Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 attendees have the opportunity to explore various aircraft during the open house, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30 and 31. JBER hosted an Arctic Thunder Special Needs a... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., does a high speed pass with the bomb bay door open during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmend... More
Camden Archbold, 5, takes a break from the day’s festivities
Camden Archbold, 5, takes a break from the day’s festivities during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is... More
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is histo... More
Alaska Air National Guard pararescuemen, assigned to
Alaska Air National Guard pararescuemen, assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron, are extracted by a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crew, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, during the Arctic Thunder Open House at... More
J-Roy Cleveland, 4, stands atop a hummer at the Arctic
J-Roy Cleveland, 4, stands atop a hummer at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. Arctic Thunder attendees learned about various aircraft as they soared or rem... More
U.S. Army Spc. Wesley Maderalopez, assigned to the
U.S. Army Spc. Wesley Maderalopez, assigned to the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, assists Calvin Sullivan, 4, exit a Buffalo mine-protecte... More
Member of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels maintenance support
Member of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels maintenance support crew prepare to launch their F/A-18 Hornets during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Ryan Chamberlain and Aviation Electrician’s
U.S. Navy Lt. Ryan Chamberlain and Aviation Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Cyrille Sandusky, with the Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, shake hands before starting an aerial performance during the A... More
Larry Strain kicks off the opening ceremony as the
Larry Strain kicks off the opening ceremony as the announcer at the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest tw... More
Makayla Jensen, 8, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the
Makayla Jensen, 8, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the stat... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
A crowd watches aerial maneuvers during Arctic Thunder
A crowd watches aerial maneuvers during Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include the JBER j... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
Visitors watch and take pictures of the Air Force Heritage
Visitors watch and take pictures of the Air Force Heritage flight featuring the F-22 Raptor and North American P-51 Mustang during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmend... More
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision
Guests watch the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historica... More
An U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III makes a pass
An U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III makes a pass during the Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground act... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron,
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron, fast rope out of a HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base E... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag as part
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag as part of the Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground acts t... More
Nerima Miranda, 6, has her hair painted several different
Nerima Miranda, 6, has her hair painted several different colors during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the la... More
Natalia Schlosser, 6, holds a modified M4 carbine during
Natalia Schlosser, 6, holds a modified M4 carbine during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event... More
A service member glides to the ground with an Alaska
A service member glides to the ground with an Alaska state flag in tow during the opening ceremonies of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. In 2010 the Air F... More
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy static display
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 31, 2016. Many static displays were on display for the general publ... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Eric Hansen, and Ken Fowler of Team Rocket perform
Eric Hansen, and Ken Fowler of Team Rocket perform aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performe... More
Aiden Rowe, 7, peers out the cockpit of a C-130 Hercules
Aiden Rowe, 7, peers out the cockpit of a C-130 Hercules static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the l... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically t... More
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag during
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag during the opening ceremony for Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the larges... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the large... More
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is histo... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angelsperform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angelsperform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is histo... More
Trang Tran, a researcher with the University of Alaska
Trang Tran, a researcher with the University of Alaska Anchorage, takes a photo of a PackBot as it picks up her water bottle in Hangar 3 during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, ... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron,
Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, bump fists before starting an aerial performance during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July... More
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilots, assigned to the Flight
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet pilots, assigned to the Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, salute while proceeding to their respective aircraft for an aerial performance during the Arctic Thunder Open Hous... More
U.S. Navy Lt. Ryan Chamberlain, left, with the Blue
U.S. Navy Lt. Ryan Chamberlain, left, with the Blue Angels, boards his F/A-18 Hornet before an aerial performance during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016... More
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets pilots, assigned to the Flight
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets pilots, assigned to the Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Ri... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Spectators stand for the national anthem during the
Spectators stand for the national anthem during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in t... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Children are given the opportunity to handle drones
Children are given the opportunity to handle drones during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is a bienni... More
Kawg Hulb Xiong, 4, gets her face painted during the
Kawg Hulb Xiong, 4, gets her face painted during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in ... More
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen with the 212th Rescue
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron, conduct a rescue operation for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardso... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Arctic Thunder Open House attendees admire the C-130
Arctic Thunder Open House attendees admire the C-130 Hercules during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. Using its aft loading ramp and door, the C-130 can a... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, hold security while demonstrating their capabilities during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendo... More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi, Blue Angels Flight
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Ryan Bernacchi, Blue Angels Flight Leader (1), flies past Lt. Andy Talbott (4) during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is histo... More
Members of the U.S. Air Force 673rd Security Forces
Members of the U.S. Air Force 673rd Security Forces Squadron interact with a visitor during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is hist... More
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets pilots, assigned to the Flight
U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornets pilots, assigned to the Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Ri... More
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically t... More
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules prepares
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules prepares to refuel an HH-60 Pave Hawk for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The bie... More
A service member glides to the ground with an Alaskan
A service member glides to the ground with an Alaskan flag in tow during the opening ceremony of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is hi... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the sta... More
Families get a closer look at the C-17 Globemaster
Families get a closer look at the C-17 Globemaster III during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is a bie... More
A skydiver parachutes with the Alaskan State flag as
A skydiver parachutes with the Alaskan State flag as part of the Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground a... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Paul Sandhofer, a Department of Defense employee, explores
Paul Sandhofer, a Department of Defense employee, explores the inside of a C-130 Hercules at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. The C-130 primarily performs... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, return from their demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... More
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy static display
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day ... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angelsperform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angelsperform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is histo... More