Members of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" maintenance team prepare the team for taxi and takeoff prior to a show in Reno, Nevada, September 19, 2021. Since the show site was separate from the takeoff site, no groundshow was conducted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Bell, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" Maintenance Officer shares some pre-flight enthusiasm with his team of maintainers as he taxis out moments before takeoff in Reno, Nevada, September 19, 2021. Maj. Bell overseas all maintenance operations for the team to ensure safe and successful launches and recoveries for all the jets used by the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas A. Myers)
