The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the "Thunderbirds", perform in front of thousands of spectators at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 2, 2022. This was the team's second show of the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)
The Ardis’ family after the Hometown Hero flight during the Shaw Air & Space Expo at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 1, 2022. Ardis got to fly with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as part of the aerial demonstration squadron's Hometown Hero program, which salutes average American citizens doing amazing things in their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Sanders)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jacob Impellizzeri, USAF Thunderbirds pilot, signs a photo during the Shaw Air & Space Expo at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, April 1, 2022. Ardis flew with the Thunderbirds as a Hometown Hero, a program where exceptional community members are recognized and given the opportunity to fly with the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody Sanders)
