The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2022. The Thunderbirds have the honor of representing nearly 700,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian Airmen across America and deployed around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)
The West Coast F-18 demonstration team performs during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2022. Hailing from Naval Air Station Lemoore, Lemoore, Calif., the VFA-122 West Coast Rhino Demonstration Team showcases the power and capabilities of the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2022. The Thunderbirds serve as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, and are entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)