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Thunderbirds perform at the Fort Wayne Air Show The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at the Fort Wayne Air Show in Fort Wayne, Ind., June 7, 2019. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has 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)

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)

Mirror image Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform an aerial maneuver during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 20, 2024. The solo pilots demonstrate the incredible performance capabilities of the combat-tested, multi-role F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sheila deVera)

Precision maneuvers The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, flying their F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft, perform precision aerial maneuvers during the 2022 Aerospace Valley Open House, Air Show and STEM Expo at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 15, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

180730-F-JA727-0016 Three F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premiere air demonstration team and perform at different events across the country every year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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)

Thundering tribute The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, execute a carefully choreographed demonstration during the Luke Days airshow on March 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Thunderbirds were officially activated June 1, 1953, as the 3600th Air Demonstration Team over 70 years ago. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

Fun in the sun The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at Cocoa Beach, Fla., April 14, 2023. The Thunderbirds headlined the Cocoa Beach Air Show, which allowed them to demonstrate the pride, precision and professionalism of total force Airmen to thousands of spectators on the Space Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

Feel the thunder The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform in the 2023 Augusta Air Show in Augusta, Ga., May 11, 2023. The show marked the first Thunderbirds performance in Augusta in 23 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

Thunderbirds demo The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at Cocoa Beach, Florida, April 14-16, 2023. The Thunderbirds headlined the Cocoa Beach Air Show, which allowed them to demonstrate the pride, precision, and professionalism of total force American Airmen to thousands of spectators on the Space Coast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Carter)

Thunderbirds The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, perform for the Airshow London Skydrive in London, Ontario, September, 9, 2022. This was the Thunderbirds second performance in Canada for the 2022 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

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)

Delta formation over Daytona The U.S. Air Force’s Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” kick off the 2023 Daytona 500 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Fla., Feb. 19, 2023. The flyover celebrated the 65th Daytona 500, NASCAR’s 75th anniversary, and the Thunderbirds’ 70th birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota B. Carter)

Thunderbird formation A formation of F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, perform during the 2024 Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind., May 26, 2024. Members of the U.S. armed forces joined together at the race as a way to pay tribute to the fallen over Memorial Day weekend. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Halley Clark)

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)