Welcome, from Thunderbird 1

I’ll never forget the first time I traveled with the Thunderbirds team. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron was about, but it took less than a day to realize … Continue reading →

January 6, 2012 | Posted in News (Home) | Tagged

From Baker to Fighter Pilot

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From baker to fighter pilot; Thunderbird 6, Capt. Blaine Jones, has a unique story to tell about why and when he joined the Air Force.  His story, he would tell you, is proof you can do whatever you want to … Continue reading →

April 3, 2012 | Posted in Media Gallery, News (Home), Videos | Tagged

Representing women — and nearly 700,000 Airmen

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By Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr. U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Public Affairs 3/16/2012 – NELLIS AFB, Nev. – In today’s Air Force, women are a common presence in the cockpits of the service’s premier aircraft and on the flight … Continue reading →

March 16, 2012 | Posted in News (Home)

The 2012 Daytona 500 Flyover

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March 9, 2012 | Posted in Media Gallery, News (Home), Videos | Tagged

Thunderbirds, Blue Angels Participate in Exchange Program

Captain Ryan Riley, Thunderbird 2, left wing, prepares to take off with Navy Lt. Mark Tedrow, “Blue Angels,” narrator for a practice demonstration, Mar. 1. The “Thunderbirds” spent time with the “Blue Angels” as part of the two demonstration units’ traditional exchange program. The program allows for both units with similar missions to share ideas. (U.S. Air Force Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Alice Diddle, Released)
March 7, 2012 | Posted in News (Home) | Tagged ,