U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds finish the maintenance checks so the F-16 is cleared for take-off for the premier of Skyfest 2022 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 13, 2022. Fairchild Air Force Base’s partnership and support from the Inland Northwest community is essential to the base’s success and ability to continue as the U.S. Air Force’s premier air refueling wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds prepare to take Patrick Carbaugh, Spokane native, up with them flying before Skyfest 2022 on Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, May 13, 2022. Fairchild Air Force Base’s partnership and support from the Inland Northwest community is essential to the base’s success and ability to continue as the U.S. Air Force’s premier air refueling wing. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Haiden Morris)