Maj. Jason Markzon, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" advance pilot, signals the completion of his pre-flight checks at the Wings Over Houston Airshow in Houston, Texas, Oct. 8, 2021. The advance pilot is one of eight pilots on the team and also acts as the narrator for air shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform over Huntington Beach, Calif., October 1, 2021. 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/SSgt Laurel Richards)
