U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds train and present to Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Commander of Air Combat Command at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, March 25, 2021. COMACC and the FAA have certified the demonstration team prior to the 2021 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas J. De La Pena)
United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds” team members prepare for takeoff for the Commander of Air Combat Command's certification, March 24, 2021 at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The commander's certification is required in order for the team to perform in front of large civilian crowds, and certifies the safety of the demonstration. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Laurel Richards)