60 years of Air Superiority

Air view of bombs dropped by U.S. Air Force, exploding on three parallel railroad bridges across Han River, southwest of Seoul, capital of the Republic of Korea. Bridges were bombed early in war to delay advance of invading North Korean troops. (DoD/National Air and Space Museum, #50-9025-306-PS)

A dropped rifle is cause for pause

The Soldier with the U.S. Army Drill Team pauses to collect himself after he dropped a rifle during a drill performance April 13, 2013, at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The drill movements the team performance are highly perfected choreographies that demand equal amounts of discipline and athletic skill. The team went on to recover and complete their performance under the applause and cheers of the audience. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel)

Tossing the rifle

A member of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team perfoms a rifle drill with his M-1 Garand April 13, 2013, at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The Drill Team promotes the Air Force mission by showcasing highly perfected drill performances at public and military venues to recruit, retain, and inspire fellow Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel)

Blood, sweat, tears

First Lt. Michael Lemorie stomps his saber on the ground as he speaks to Airmen with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard's Drill Team, April 13, 2013 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Lemorie is the Drill Team flight commander, and told his Team of his confidence in their success at the Joint Service Drill Exhibition at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel)

Spinning Rifles

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team spin their M-1 Garand rifle during a performance April 13, 2013, at the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. The Drill Team members can spin their rifles in speeds of more than forty miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander Riedel)

Dangerous throw well performed

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team throw their rifles during the joint service drill team exhibition April 13, 2013, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. Drill teams from all four branches of the U.S. armed forces and the U.S. Coast Guard displayed their skills at the event that celebrated U.S. military heritage at the National Cherry Blossom Festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexander W. Riedel)