U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crew members prepare before the team's performance at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. The Thunderbirds are slated to perform nearly 70 air shows in almost three dozen different locations this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, an F-35 Lightning II, and two F-22 Raptors, fly in formation during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2022. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers to include the JBER Joint Forces Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Pacific Air Forces C-17 Demonstration Team and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)
An Alaska Air National Guard HC-130J Combat King II from the 210th Rescue Squadron lands at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, during Arctic Thunder Open House, July 29, 2022. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers to include the JBER Joint Forces Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, Pacific Air Forces C-17 Demonstration Team and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten)