F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" sit in front of a rainbow at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 5, 2023. The Thunderbirds were formed in 1953 have been based out of Nellis since 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota B. Carter)
F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" sit on the flight line during a thunderstorm at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 5, 2023. The Thunderbirds were formed in 1953 have been based out of Nellis since 1955. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dakota B. Carter)
U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, observes the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” during a demonstration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 9, 2023. Following the demonstration, the Thunderbirds received final certification for 2023, officially kicking off the show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Burdette)
