A child watches as a the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” prepare to perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 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 Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” prepares to perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 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)
The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds, perform during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2022. The Thunderbirds headlined the 2022 Arctic Thunder Open House for a crowd of more than 300,000 spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)