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Hometown Hero

Staff Sgt. Robbin Bailon, an Air Force Thunderbirds flight equipment technician, adjusts the helmet and face mask on Megan Funk during her flight suit fitting June 4 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Mrs. Funk, a second grade teacher at Majestic Elementary School in Ogden, Utah, was selected as a Hometown Hero for her volunteer service to the community for which she received a flight in a Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Russ Martin)

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Air Force Thunderbirds No. 5 and 6 perform the calypso maneuver during the 2009 Dakota Thunder open house and airshow May 30 in South Dakota. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform in more than 70 shows in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Far East this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Anthony Sanchelli)

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Follow the leader

The Air Force Thunderbirds dazzled visitors at the Thunder in the Bay air show April 4 by flying in close formation over Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. The two-day air show was the base's first air show in five years, and the crowd was estimated at more than 142,000. (U.S. Air Force photo/Adam Bond)

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Teamwork ensures Thunderbirds performance

The Thunderbird solo aircraft (at the top and bottom of the formation featuring gray radomes) join up with the Thunderbirds diamond formation to build the six-ship delta formation April 4 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kristi Machado)

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Teamwork ensures Thunderbirds performance

Tech. Sgt. Phil Sawin and Staff Sgt. Mark Stoverink finish their launch procedures prior to Thunderbirds No. 5 taking off April 4 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Sergeants Sawin and Stoverink are crew chiefs for Thunderbirds No. 5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kristi Machado)

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Take a victory lap

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds fly over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 1 during the NASCAR Nextel Cup race. Located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., the Thunderbirds will begin their 2009 schedule on March 21. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

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Air Force teams with NASCAR to aid recruiting

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" fly over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup race March 1 in Las Vegas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Kristi Machado)

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Thunderbirds release 2009 air show schedule

Officials from the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, release the 2009 air show schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team flies over the Red-Flag Alaska tower during the 2008 "Soaring into Solstice" Thunderbirds Show June 24 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 24. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

The Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team taxi onto the flightline during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 24. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

An estimated 6,000 people tour aircraft during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Four Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Six Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation behind the F-22 Raptor for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Four Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcons fly together in formation behind an F-22 Raptor for more than 6,000 spectators during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The "Soaring into Soltice" airshow provided an opportunity for the local community to visit and get an up close view and demostration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds 'Soar into Solstice' at Eielson

Ian Roberts boards a KC-135 Stratotanker during the June 24 airshow at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The Eielson AFB airshow allowed the citizens of the surrounding towns to get an up close view and demonstration of the capabilities of the Air Force's aircraft. Ian is from North Pole, Alaska. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Eric T. Sheler)

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Thunderbirds announce 2009 officer selections

The Air Force Thunderbirds headlined the 2008 McGuire Air Expo May 31 and June 1 at McGuire Air Force Base, N.J. The Airmen of the air demonstration squadron perform precision aerial maneuvers demonstrating the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force)

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Thunderbirds announce 2009 officer selections

The Air Force Thunderbirds perform a pass across airshow central during the 2008 "Wings Over Charleston" Air Expo April 26 at Charleston Air Force Base, S.C. Squadron members exhibit the professional qualities the Air Force develops in the people who fly, maintain and support these aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nicholas Pilch)

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Airpower meets space power

Airpower met space power at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the base May 25. The Thunderbirds were in nearby Colorado Springs to perform at the Air Force Academy graduation May 28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Martie Moore)

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Airpower meets space power

Airpower meets space power over Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the base May 25. The Thunderbirds were in Colorado Springs to perform at the Air Force Academy graduation ceremony May 28. Below them are the twin radomes of the Colorado Tracking Station, part of the Air Force Satellite Control Network; in the background is Pikes Peak, a famous Colorado landmark. (U.S. Air Force photo/Amber Whittington)

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Airpower meets space power

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., May 25 as they prepare for an aerial demonstration at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation May 28. In the foreground is one of two Air Force Satellite Control Network radomes at the Colorado Tracking Station at Schriever AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Duncan Wood)

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