Airman 1st Class Arnaldo winds the nozzle of an R-12
Airman 1st Class Arnaldo winds the nozzle of an R-12 refueling vehicle back in to position at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 18, 2015. Airman Arnaldo is a fuels distribution operator assigned to ... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by Mont Saint-Michel,
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by Mont Saint-Michel, Normandy, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds were participating flew over several historic sites during a practice fly by of Paris, France for Bast... More
Airman 1st Class Arnaldo connects an R-12 refueling
Airman 1st Class Arnaldo connects an R-12 refueling vehicle nozzle to a hydrant system to refuel a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 18, 2015. The R-12 refueling vehicle draws fuel... More
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base,
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (U.S. Air For... More
An F-22 Raptor pilot conducts prelaunch procedures
An F-22 Raptor pilot conducts prelaunch procedures at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 9, 2015. The F-22’s combination of sensor capability, integrated avionics, situational awareness, and weapon... More
Capt. Sara Harper, Thunderbird 12, briefs actor Josh
Capt. Sara Harper, Thunderbird 12, briefs actor Josh Duhamel about the Thunderbirds mission before his familiarization flight at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., April 15, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sg... More
Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 1 Commander/Leader,
Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 1 Commander/Leader, closes the canopy of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during a training sortie Jan. 23, 2018. The Thunderbirds training s... More
Senior Airman Timothy inspects the common airborne
Senior Airman Timothy inspects the common airborne modem assembly on an RQ-4 Global Hawk under maintenance at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia September 18, 2015. The assembly links imagery back to the... More
Staff Sgt. Madeline Davis, aircrew flight equipment
Staff Sgt. Madeline Davis, aircrew flight equipment technician, fits Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, for his helmet before his familiarization flight, Feb. 16, 2016, at Daytona International Airport, Dayton... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Mt. Rainier, Wash.,
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Mt. Rainier, Wash., during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
Staff Sgt. Aaron Langley sets up the cockpit of a
Staff Sgt. Aaron Langley sets up the cockpit of a Thunderbirds F-16 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 7, 2017. In honor of the United States Air Force's 70th Anniversary, the Thunderbirds will fly with the l... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Eiffel Tower
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Eiffel Tower during a practice procession in Paris, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds, along with more than 90 aircraft, will be in attendance to help France cel... More
Staff Sgt. Scott performs a visual inspection of monoculars
Staff Sgt. Scott performs a visual inspection of monoculars at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, April 15, 2015. The monoculars use night vision which can assist pilots to view enemy ground fire and vi... More
Left to right: Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird
Left to right: Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Staff Sgt’s William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance, and Justin Beach, aircraft structural maintenance, kneel next to the name of Marine Capt. Jef... More
Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, gives a "thumbs
Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, gives a "thumbs up" before his familiarization flight, Feb. 16, 2016, at Daytona International Airport, Daytona Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Staff Sgt. William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance,
Staff Sgt. William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance, performs pre-flight checks before the Ocean City Air Show at Wallops Island, Virginia, June 18, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Staff Sgt. Stephen Hooper, Aircraft Fuel Systems, performs
Staff Sgt. Stephen Hooper, Aircraft Fuel Systems, performs preflight checks during the ground show demonstration during the the Warriors over the Wasatch practice air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 24,... More
Chase Elliott, NASCAR driver, prepares for his
Chase Elliott, NASCAR driver, prepares for his familiarization flight, Feb. 16, 2016, at Daytona International Airport, Daytona Beach, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots receive fuel from a KC-135
The Thunderbirds pilots receive fuel from a KC-135 tanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly their F-16 Fighting
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly their F-16 Fighting Falcon's in the Delta formation while performing at the Fort Lauderdale Air Show in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt.... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots set up for
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots set up for the High/Low Pass over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a training flight, Jan. 29, 2018. During the Thunderbirds training season, each pilot master... More
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly a close formation
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly a close formation with an F-35A Lightning II over Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, flies over
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, flies over Utah during the Thunderbirds return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hil... More
Staff Sgt.'s Lauren Goodhue, client support administrator,
Staff Sgt.'s Lauren Goodhue, client support administrator, and Daniel Wolfrum, maintenance management production technician, record the timing of the Thunderbirds demonstration from show center during the "Air... More
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New York, Sept. 2, 2016. The Thunderbirds are performing at the 2016 New York Air Show in New Windsor, N.Y. Sept. 3-4.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Low Bomb Burst
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Low Bomb Burst manuever during the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the W... More
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the W... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Stonehenge,
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Stonehenge, England July 10, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over several bases and landmarks in preparation for the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo being... More
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the W... More
Senior Airman Christopher reviews an X-ray of an F-15E
Senior Airman Christopher reviews an X-ray of an F-15E for cracks at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 15, 2015. Nondestructive inspection uses X-rays to look inside aircraft to identify damage. ... More
Maj. (Dr.) Chris Scheibler, Thunderbird 9, uses a signal
Maj. (Dr.) Chris Scheibler, Thunderbird 9, uses a signal mirror to communicate to the Diamond formation during a practice demonstration Feb. 29, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The signal mirror helps aircrew... More
Staff Sgt. William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance,
Staff Sgt. William Gibbs, tactical aircraft maintenance, performs preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 1, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird #1, puts
Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird #1, puts his puts his helmet on during the the Warriors over the Wasatch practice air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 24, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the... More
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New York, Sept. 2, 2016. The Thunderbirds are performing at the 2016 New York Air Show in New Windsor, N.Y. Sept. 3-4.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Senior Airman Raul screws plywood together to form
Senior Airman Raul screws plywood together to form a heating and ventilation duct system at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 24, 2015. Raul is a structures journeyman assigned to the Expeditionar... More
Major Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares to climb
Major Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares to climb aboard his F-16 Fighting Falcon during his final flight as a United States Air Force Thunderbird pilot Jan. 13, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Curtis, a s... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the High Alpha maneuver during a practice show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 1, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Louvre Museum
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly by the Louvre Museum during a practice procession of Bastille Day in Paris, France, July 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds, along with more than 90 aircraft, will be in attendance t... More
Tech. Sgt. Allan Habel, tactical aircraft maintainer,
Tech. Sgt. Allan Habel, tactical aircraft maintainer, performs preflight checks on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a practice demonstration Feb. 29, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. ... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger formation
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Stinger formation during the Commander of Air Combat Command approval demonstration March 1, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The COMACC approval demonstration is a private ... More
The Thunderbirds taxi to the end of the runway during
The Thunderbirds taxi to the end of the runway during the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Great Salt Lake, Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over... More
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France fly together over Death Valley, Calif., April 17, 2017. The Thunderbirds and Patrouille de France are two of the oldest aerial demonstration tea... More
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation during
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Diamond formation during the Defenders of Liberty Barksdale Air Show, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Thunderbirds crew chiefs perform ladder set up for
Thunderbirds crew chiefs perform ladder set up for recovering aircraft during the Thunderbirds ground show demonstration at the Defenders of Liberty Barksdale Air Show, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, ... More
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass during the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Maj. (Doc) Christopher Scheibler, Thunderbird 9, signals
Maj. (Doc) Christopher Scheibler, Thunderbird 9, signals the Thunderbirds Diamond formation with a mirror during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12,... More
Thunderbirds pilots fly over Ft. Lauderdale during
Thunderbirds pilots fly over Ft. Lauderdale during a practice show in preparation for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, May 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs the Delta
The Thunderbirds Delta formation performs the Delta Loop during the Luke Air Force Base Air Show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 2, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over the Wasatch air s... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration pilots
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Utah during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over th... More
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Formation during
Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Formation during a practice show in preparation for the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 6, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Maj. Alexander Goldfein, Thunderbird 3, engages with
Maj. Alexander Goldfein, Thunderbird 3, engages with fans as he taxis to the runway during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air Force... More
Tech. Sgt. Frederick Cooper, maintenance management
Tech. Sgt. Frederick Cooper, maintenance management analysis, watches the ground show during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air For... More
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the ... More
Senior Airman Alvaro inspects the right engine bay
Senior Airman Alvaro inspects the right engine bay of an RQ-4 Global Hawk during a preflight at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia Sept. 14, 2015. Alvaro is a crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditiona... More
Staff Sgt. Madeline Davis, aircrew flight equipment
Staff Sgt. Madeline Davis, aircrew flight equipment technician, puts the Thunderbird patch on Bill Elliott, NASCAR Hall of Famer, before his familiarization flight, Feb. 16, 2016, at Daytona International Airpo... More
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, speaks with a special
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, speaks with a special guest during the Power in The Pines Open House & Airshow practice show, May 13, 2016, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Se... More
The Thunderbirds pilots launch from the runway during
The Thunderbirds pilots launch from the runway during a practice performance on August 26, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27-28. (U.S... More
Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship
Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship formation with retired Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former Thunderbird #4, over Tyndall Air Force Base and Panama City, Fla., April 21, 2017. The T-38 in the form... More
To scan for defects, Staff Sgt. Logan uses a bolt hole
To scan for defects, Staff Sgt. Logan uses a bolt hole eddy current probe to scan the inside of a fuse plug hole on a wheel at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 15, 2015. Logan is the assistant n... More
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies over Kansas
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies over Kansas on their way back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 12, 2017. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism that... More
Senior Airman Patrick searches the bottom of a vehicle
Senior Airman Patrick searches the bottom of a vehicle for contraband and explosives at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 13, 2015. Airman Patrick is a security forces member assigned to the 380th... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the High Alpha maneuver during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Great Salt Lake, Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over... More
Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, flies
Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, flies with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, April 2, 2017 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base,
The Thunderbirds perform over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (U.S. Air For... More
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies behind a KC-135
The Thunderbirds Delta formation flies behind a KC-135 assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on their way back to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 12, 2017. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level... More
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan performs a visual inspection for
Tech. Sgt. Jonathan performs a visual inspection for corrosion prior to cleaning and lubricating the TPS-75 radar antenna at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 29, 2015. Sgt. Jonathan is a radar cr... More
Staff Sgt.'s Leonel Alvarez and Joshua Whiteley march
Staff Sgt.'s Leonel Alvarez and Joshua Whiteley march out to prepare for aircraft departure during the ground show during the March Air Reserve Base Airfest "Thunder Over the Empire" air show at March ARB, Cali... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the Max Turn maneuver during the Defenders of Liberty Barksdale Air Show, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christo... More
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond
The Thunderbirds demonstration pilots perform the Diamond formation over Great Salt Lake, Utah, during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 27, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Warriors over... More
Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship
Maj. Nick Krajicek, Thunderbird #4, flies in a two-ship formation with retired Lt. Col. Dale Cooke, former Thunderbird #4, over Tyndall Air Force Base and Panama City, Fla., April 21, 2017. The T-38 in the form... More
Senior Airman Alvaro connects a tow bar to an RQ-4
Senior Airman Alvaro connects a tow bar to an RQ-4 Global Hawk during ground operations at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Sept. 18, 2015. Alvaro is a crew chief assigned to the 380th Expeditionary A... More
Maj. Alexander Goldfein, Thunderbird 3, and Capt. Sara
Maj. Alexander Goldfein, Thunderbird 3, and Capt. Sara Harper, Thunderbird 12, meet with a special guest at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., April 1, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Burst during
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Burst during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Three Sisters volcanic
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Three Sisters volcanic peaks in Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint B... More
Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, flies
Retired Air Force Col. and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, flies with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, April 2, 2017 at Cape Canaveral, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Trail to Diamond
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Trail to Diamond Loop maneuver during the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of at... More
The Thunderbirds solo pilots peform the Opposing 4-Point
The Thunderbirds solo pilots peform the Opposing 4-Point manuever during the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly over Ft. Lauderdale,
Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon's fly over Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 5, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Junker, air transportation technician,
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Junker, air transportation technician, records data of the Thunderbirds demonstration from show center during the "Air Power Over Hampton Roads" air show at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Apr... More
Staff Sgt. Ariel Hunsuckle, financial management, records
Staff Sgt. Ariel Hunsuckle, financial management, records the Thunderbird pilots during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Ph... More
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, engages with fans
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, engages with fans as he taxis to the runway during the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo ... More
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over New York City, New York, Sept. 2, 2016. The Thunderbirds are performing at the 2016 New York Air Show in New Windsor, N.Y. Sept. 3-4.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over Crater Lake, Oregon during their return to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., August 29, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, ... More
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over West Point United
The Thunderbirds pilots fly over West Point United States Military Academy, New York, Sept. 2, 2016. The Thunderbirds are performing at the 2016 New York Air Show in New Windsor, N.Y. Sept. 3-4.(U.S. Air Force ... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Stonehenge,
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Stonehenge, England July 10, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flew over several bases and landmarks in preparation for the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo being... More
Staff Sgt. Oren reviews technical orders prior to launching
Staff Sgt. Oren reviews technical orders prior to launching an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 31, 2015. Technical orders are step-by-step procedures used by maintenance per... More
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Junker, air transportation technician,
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Junker, air transportation technician, speaks to students about his Air Force story, Feb. 17, 2016, at Spruce Creek High School, Port Orange, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Capt. Angelina Urbina, Thunderbird 10, signs autographs
Capt. Angelina Urbina, Thunderbird 10, signs autographs at the Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 12, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
Tech Sgt. Stefan Zapata, avionics technician, connects
Tech Sgt. Stefan Zapata, avionics technician, connects the parachute to Graham Rahal's harness before his familiarization flight with the Thunderbirds at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., March 31, 2016. Rahal is an ... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond Pilots soar over Tyndall Air
The Thunderbirds Diamond Pilots soar over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., during a practice show April 21, 2017. Air Combat Command kicked off its 70th Anniversary celebration at the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show. (... More
The Thunderbirds perform at Scott AFB
The Thunderbirds perform the Delta Burst maneuver during the Scott Air Force Base 2017 Open House and Air Show, Scott AFB, Ill., June 11, 2017. The Thunderbirds mission is to recruit, retain, and inspire the ne... More
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots perform the
The Thunderbirds Diamond formation pilots perform the Bon Ton Roulle maneuver over the Nevada Test and Training Range during a training flight, Jan. 29, 2018. The Diamond formation exhibits the precision and sk... More
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Loop during
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Delta Loop during a practice performance on August 26, 2016. The Thunderbirds performed at the Airshow and Warrior Expo at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., August 27-28. (U.S... More