Michael Lents, University of North Dakota flight instructor, steps into an F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft June 17, 2022, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Lents flew with the U.S. Air Force demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” as part of the aerial demonstration squadron's Hometown Hero program, which salutes American citizens working to make change within their communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Roxanne A. Belovarac)
Michael Lents, University of North Dakota flight instructor, is greeted by the U.S. Air Force demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” maintainers prior to take off on June 17, 2022, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Lents started his career in aviation in 2001 and has helped hundreds of students in learning to fly since then. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Roxanne A. Belovarac)
Michael Lents, University of North Dakota flight instructor, poses for a photo in front of an American Champion Aircraft 8KCAB Super Decathlon demonstration aircraft June 17, 2022, in an aircraft at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Lents coaches the UND aerobatics team where he has led his team to several national collegiate tittles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Roxanne A. Belovarac)
