The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" arrive at Daytona International Airport for the Daytona 500 NASCAR race Feb. 14, 2020, at Daytona Beach, Fla. This year marks the 62nd year of the Daytona 500 and the 10th consecutive year for the fly-over. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Breanna Carter)
Civic leaders from Hill Air Force Base along with 388th Fighter Wing leadership visit Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 30, 2020. Leaders watched F-35A Lightning II fighters assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron take off while participating in Red Flag 20-1. Red Flag exercises prepare Airmen for future threats through experience in realistic combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 421st Fighter Squadron takes off from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Red Flag 20-1. Red Flag exercises give Airmen an opportunity to experience advanced, relevant and realistic combat situations in a controlled environment, increasing their ability to complete missions and safely return home. It also prepares maintenance personnel, ground controllers, and space and cyber operators to support those missions within the same tactical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)
