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Flying in formation

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 28, 2024. The Thunderbirds are a team of roughly 130 personnel that demonstrate the pride, precision and professionalism of the total U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

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Horsepower

The White Horses from Hardin-Simmons University ride past a B-1B Lancer during the Wings Over West Texas Airshow at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2025. Representing the university’s Six White Horses tradition, these equestrians showcase western heritage and school spirit through appearances at parades, rodeos and special events across Texas. Their presence at the airshow brought a touch of local pride and history to the celebration of airpower and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jade M. Caldwell)

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Hero selfie

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, right, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, takes a picture with Hometown Hero participant, Michael Patterson, on April 4, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Patterson was selected to fly with the Thunderbirds in the backseat of one of their F-16s through a program dedicated to giving back to hometown hero candidates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Tan)

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Hometown Hero

Staff Sgt. Chase Messner, Thunderbirds #8 assistant dedicated crew chief, finalizes a preflight check for the Hometown Hero flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 4, 2025. The Hometown Hero program is founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to notable individuals within the local community and offers selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16 Fighting Falcons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Tan)

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Time to roll

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly upside down in formation during the 2025 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 29, 2025. For over seven decades, the Thunderbirds have been considered one of the top military aircraft demonstration teams, with a mission of inspiring and recruiting new and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jaiyah Lewis)

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Flying with precision

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly in formation during a practice demonstration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., March 28, 2025. The Thunderbirds performed flying formations to symbolize the precision and training of the Air Force pilots, in addition to the versatility of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devyn Taylor)

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Birds and Angels

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform a joint flyover with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron “Blue Angels” in Pensacola, Fla., Oct. 30, 2024. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels kicked off the 2024 season training together in El Centro, Calif., and concluded the season with a rare joint air show at NAS Pensacola. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

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Beautiful execution

F-16 Fighting Falcons with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base in St. Joseph, Mo., Sept. 15, 2024. Hosted by the 139th Airlift Wing and city of St. Joseph, the event was a chance to thank the community and approximately 50,000 attendees for their support. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson)

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Wall of fire

A pyrotechnic display is triggered behind an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, during the Speed of Sound Airshow at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Mo., Sept. 15, 2024. The airshow committee estimated approximately 50,000 people attended the event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Patrick Evenson)

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Artic Thunder

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 20, 2024. The Thunderbirds are honored to represent nearly 700,000 active-duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian Airmen across America and are deployed worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Moises Vasquez)

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Bank on it

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, performs an aerial demonstration over Rickenbacker International Airport during the Columbus Air Show, in Columbus, Ohio, June 14, 2024. The event featured more than 20 military and civilian planes, including a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, which served as the base of operations for military aircraft participating in the show. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Mikayla Gibbs)

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Blue skies ahead

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" F-16 Fighting Falcons fly over the Gulf of Mexico during the 2024 Gulf Coast Salute Air Show in Panama City Beach, Fla., May 4, 2024. The Thunderbirds perform for people all around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stefan Alvarez)

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Moon birds

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at the Sun N’ Fun Fly-In April 14, 2024, in Lakeland, Fla. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the Fly-In. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm)

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Tampa Bay AirFest

Tampa Bay AirFest guests tour aircraft at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 30, 2024. The air show featured a variety of aerial performances and static aircraft displays aimed at inspiring the next generation of military aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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Thunderbird refuel

Maj. Tyler Clark, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" pilot, flies next to a KC-135 Stratotanker over Mississippi, March 27, 2024. The Thunderbirds were en route to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., to headline the Tampa Bay AirFest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)

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Airpower inverted

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” perform a photo chase mission over Navy Air Facility El Centro, Calif., February 26, 2024. The photo chase mission was flown during a low-altitude show practice. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm)

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Thunderbird training

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” conduct a photo chase over Spaceport, N.M., Jan. 17, 2024. This winter training trip marks the third consecutive year the Thunderbirds have conducted winter training at Spaceport. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Breanna Klemm)

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Thunderbirds over Magic Kingdom

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform a flyover over Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot in Orlando, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023. The Thunderbirds performed the flyover to help kick off National Veterans and Military Family Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Burdette)

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Thunderbirds over Magic Kingdom

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform a flyover over Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT, Fla., Oct. 30, 2023. The Thunderbirds performed the flyover to help kick off National Veterans and Military Family Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Burdette)

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Slicing through the sky

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform in Huntington Beach, Calif., Sept. 30, 2023. The Thunderbirds headlined the Pacific Air Show, one of the largest air shows across the United States that attracts millions of spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

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