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 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
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
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
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 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
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
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. 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
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
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
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 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
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
Senior Airman Keith replaces the struts on a vehicle
Senior Airman Keith replaces the struts on a vehicle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 8, 2015. The Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron is responsible for the maintenance of more than 80... More
Tech. Sgt. Kermit adjusts the sensitivity controls
Tech. Sgt. Kermit adjusts the sensitivity controls on a planned position indicator at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 29, 2015. The sensitivity controls allows the radar to detect targets and di... More
The helmet of Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, rests
The helmet of Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, rests along the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Jan. 13, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Curtis, a solo pilot with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, ... More
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass
The Thunderbirds solo pilots perform the Calypso Pass during the Fort Lauderdale Air Show, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., May 8, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Christopher Boitz)
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
Thunderbirds visit Blue Angels, exchange best practices
Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Whit Collins, Thunderbird 6, perform the Reflection Pass during a practice show at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., April 25, 2017. The Thunderbirds visited the U.S. ... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England en route to the practice fly by o... More
Staff Sgt. Michael reviews an inspection checklist
Staff Sgt. Michael reviews an inspection checklist for a KC-10 Extender at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 12, 2015. Michael is a crew chief assigned to the Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squa... 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
Staff Sgt. Zachary Frye, tactical aircraft maintenance,
Staff Sgt. Zachary Frye, tactical aircraft maintenance, check a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., prior to a training sortie Jan. 23, 2018. Frye's responsibilities include perfor... More
A Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a close formation
A Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flies 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)
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares for his
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, prepares for his final flight as a United States Air Force Thunderbird pilot Jan. 13, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The final flight is an Air Force tradition in which upon... More
Maj. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 7, signs autographs at
Maj. Kevin Walsh, Thunderbird 7, 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)
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 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. Oren communicates with F-15E Strike Eagle
Staff Sgt. Oren communicates with F-15E Strike Eagle aircrew members during launching procedures at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 31, 2015. Sgt. Oren is a dedicated crew chief assigned to the 3... More
An F-22 Raptor takes off from the runway during a combat
An F-22 Raptor takes off from the runway during a combat sortie at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, July 9, 2015. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to project... 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
Airman 1st Class Jake refuels a Royal Australian Air
Airman 1st Class Jake refuels a Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 18, 2015. Airman Jake is a fuels distribution operator assigned to the Expeditionary Logistics ... More
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader,
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader, taxis to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 7, 2017. In honor of the United States Air Force's 70th Anniversary, the Thunderbirds will fly wi... More
The Thunderbirds pilots preform the 5-Card Loop maneuver
The Thunderbirds pilots preform the 5-Card Loop maneuver during 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)
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Alex
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, and Maj. Alex Turner, Thunderbird 6, perform the Calypso Pass during the Luke Air Force Base Air Show at Luke AFB, Ariz., April 2, 2016. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sg... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the High Alpha maneuver 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 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 Echelon Pass In
The Thunderbirds pilots perform the Echelon Pass In Review 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 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 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
Maj. Christopher Scheibler, Thunderbird #9, signs autographs
Maj. Christopher Scheibler, Thunderbird #9, signs autographs after the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attention... More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds receive aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England July 10, 2017. The U.S. Air Force... 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
Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird #1, prepares
Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird #1, prepares to taxi during the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 26, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of attent... More
Senior Airman Dominique changes a compressor on an
Senior Airman Dominique changes a compressor on an air conditioning unit at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Aug. 19, 2015. The air conditioning unit supplies cold air to aircraft while they are perfo... More
Staff Sgt. Justin Beach, aircraft structural maintenance,
Staff Sgt. Justin Beach, aircraft structural maintenance, applies the name of Marine Capt. Jeff Kuss, Blue Angel #6 Opposing Solo, to the front wheel well of a Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon at Nellis Air Fo... More
Staff Sgt. Oren checks panels for damage during a pre-launch
Staff Sgt. Oren checks panels for damage during a pre-launch inspection on top of an F-15E Strike Eagle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 31, 2015. Sgt. Oren is a dedicated crew chief assigned t... 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
The TPS-75 radar antenna sends and receives signals
The TPS-75 radar antenna sends and receives signals at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, June 29, 2015. The TPS-75 radar is a 3-dimensional, tactical radar designed to conduct long-range search, identi... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet approaches a Royal
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet approaches a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A drogue line to refuel during a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The RAAF KC-30A operates as part of the Australian Air Task G... 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)
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, performs the Knife Edge Pass during the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highest level of... More
Airman 1st Class Lance straps down cargo to an aircraft
Airman 1st Class Lance straps down cargo to an aircraft pallet at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 8, 2015. Lance is an Air Terminal Operations Center Representative, Expeditionary Logistics Read... More
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet flies a combat sortie
A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet flies a combat sortie over Iraq July 2, 2015. The sortie was part of Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational effort to weaken and destroy Islamic S... More
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, top right, makes
Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, top right, makes his final pass over the squadron during his final flight as a United States Air Force Thunderbird pilot Jan. 13, 2016, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Curtis was t... 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)
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird 5, performs the Vertical Rolls maneuver during the Defenders of Liberty Barksdale Air Show, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 30, 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. C... More
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader,
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader, and his crew chief's perform preflight ground operations at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 7, 2017. In honor of the United States Air Force's 70th Anni... More
The Thunderbirds pilots preform the Line Break Loop
The Thunderbirds pilots preform the Line Break Loop maneuver during 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. Christ... 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)
Staff Sgt. Oren renders a salute to F-15E Strike Eagle
Staff Sgt. Oren renders a salute to F-15E Strike Eagle aircrew members as they taxi to the runway at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, May 31, 2015. Sgt. Oren is a dedicated crew chief assigned to the ... More
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, performs Max
Capt. Nicholas Eberling, Thunderbird #5, performs Max Turn/Half Cuban 8 maneuver during the Warriors over the Wasatch air show at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 25, 2016. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the highe... 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
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader,
Lt. Colonel Jason Heard, Thunderbirds Commander/Leader, taxis to the runway at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 7, 2017. In honor of the United States Air Force's 70th Anniversary, the Thunderbirds will fly wi... More