Dr. Lisa Schroeder gets fitted for her familiarization flight with the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" in New Century, Kansas, July 2, 2021. Dr. Schroeder is a pediatric emergency medicine physician whose leadership and rapid response experience was instrumental in ensuring her hospital staff were prepared for the COVID-19 outbreak. The show site recognized her as their Hometown Hero and nominated her for the flight with the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
Maj. Michelle Curran, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" lead solo pilot, greets a young fan after performing at the “Great Tennessee Air Show” in Smyrna, Tennessee, June 5, 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)
