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Sound of freedom

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, fly over Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the opening ceremonies of the 106th running of the Indy 500 in Indianapolis, Ind., May 28, 2022. This was the second time in Indy 500 history that the Thunderbirds provided the flyover for the opening ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Thunder over Dover

A spectator climbs a rock wall during the 2022 Thunder Over Dover Airshow at Dover Air Force Base, Del., May 22, 2022. The airshow gave visitors the opportunity to see Air Force aircraft spanning the last 75 years and enabled them to talk face-to-face with military personnel about how they execute and sustain rapid global mobility every day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. J.D. Strong II)

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Bird's eye view

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform a series of maneuvers during the Fort Lauderdale Airshow at Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 1, 2022. The event included numerous aircraft and static displays and was the team’s first beach show of the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas A. Myers)

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Feel the Thunder

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform a series of demonstrations during the Fort Lauderdale Airshow in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., May 1, 2022. This was the team’s first beach show of the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas A. Myers)

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Great Texas Airshow

An F-35 Lightning II performs maneuvers during The Great Texas Airshow at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The airshow, held for the first time since 2017, also featured the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, among other aircraft and static displays aimed to excite and inspire approximately 550,000 attendees who attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tristin English)

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Wings over Columbus

The USAF Thunderbird aircraft perform aerial maneuvers during the Wings Over Columbus 2022 Airshow March 25, 2022, at Columbus Air Force Base, MS. Eight officers serve as the Thunderbirds highly experienced pilots, and four serve in critical roles from medical support to public affairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jake Jacobsen)

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Thunderbirds take flight

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 11, 2022. The Thunderbirds earned their certification from the commander of Air Combat Command the day prior, authorizing them to perform for the 2022 show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Laurel Richards)

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Thunderbirds in a bubble

Lt. Col. Justin Elliott, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” commander, leads a formation of five F-16 Fighting Falcons during a maneuver over Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Jan. 28, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Sarver)

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Moon launch

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" practice during the team's inaugural winter training trip at Spaceport America, N.M., Jan. 20, 2022. The trip provided the team a month of airshow practice while in different conditions and terrains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers)

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Moon launch

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" practice during the team's inaugural winter training trip at Spaceport America, N.M., Jan. 20, 2022. The trip provided the team a month of airshow practice while in different conditions and terrains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers)

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Thunderbird diamond

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform their last show of the 2021 season at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 10, 2021.The Thunderbirds perform for people around the world displaying the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Nothing but blue skies

Maj. Kristin Wolfe, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs an aerial demonstration during the 2021 Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona Air Show and Open House at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 5, 2021. The last air show and open house Davis-Monthan AFB held showcasing U.S. military capabilities was in 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

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Afterburner 360

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the “burner 360” during the Orlando Air and Space show in Sanford, Fla., Oct. 17, 2021. During the aerial maneuver, the diamond formation of four F-16’s fly in a 360-degree turn with afterburners and air brakes engaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Afterburner 360

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform the “burner 360” during the Orlando Air and Space Show in Sanford, Fla., Oct. 17, 2021. During the aerial maneuver, the diamond formation of four F-16’s fly in a 360-degree turn with afterburners and air brakes engaged. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Thunderbirds Finish Cleveland National Air Show with Style

Maj. Michael Brewer, Air Force Thunderbirds flight demonstration team pilot, flies over the Cleveland Browns stadium during a show in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas A. Myers)

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Thunderbirds Finish Cleveland National Air Show with Style

The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's flight demonstration squadron, perform during the Cleveland National Air Show in Cleveland, Sept. 6, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers)

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Thunderbirds perform at the Capital Air Show

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds'' perform at the California Capital Air Show in Mather, Calif., Sept. 26, 2021. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds have served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cory W. Bush)

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The Thunderbirds, the Air Force's flight demonstration squadron, perform during the Cleveland National Air Show in Cleveland, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2021. The Thunderbirds perform for people around the world to display the pride, precision and professionalism the U.S. Air Force represents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers)

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"Thunderbirds" demonstration at the Great Tennessee Air Show

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform as the headline demonstration at the Great Tennessee Air Show June 4, 2021, in Smyrna, Tenn. This was the Thunderbirds' fifth show of the 2021 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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Barksdale AFB hosts 2021 Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial maneuver at the 2021 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale AFB, La., May 7, 2021. The weekend air show included civilian aircraft performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)

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