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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

Lt. Col John Caldwell, commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, waves after his aircraft receives fuel April 18, 2020, in the skies over Colorado. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team and performed flyovers for the Air Force Academy’s class of 2020 graduation as well as all frontline COVID-19 responders that have worked tirelessly to combat the coronavirus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Frontiers in Flight

Thunderbird pilots make their way to deliver the Oath of Enlistment to those in the delayed entry program Sept. 8, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. DEP is for individuals in the process of joining the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Frontiers in Flight

Kent Pietsch performs with his Interstate Cadet during the Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show Sept. 8, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pietsch performs in air shows across the country show casing daring stunts and awing audiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Frontiers in Flight

Kent Pietsch attempts to land his Interstate Cadet on a moving truck during the Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show Sept. 8, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Landing on a truck is Pietsch’s signature stunt that leaves very little room for error. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Six F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, over Colorado. The demonstration team will be performing at McConnell Air Force Base’s Frontiers in Flight Air Show this year on September 8 and 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird approaches a boom to receive fuel July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds have been performing for audiences around the world since 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Two F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds form up July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. More than 300 million people in all 50 states and 58 foreign countries have seen the red, white and blue jets in more than 4,000 aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell, July 30, 2018, in the western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds are often accompanied from one stop to another by an Air Force tanker aircraft to provide a quick, non-stop route between performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The F-16 burn through fuel quickly, requiring the assistance of a tanker aircraft during long-distance flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird flies alone July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to represent the U.S. and its armed forces to foreign nations and project international goodwill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the mid-western skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to strengthen morale and esprit de corps among Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Four F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to support Air Force recruiting and retention programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

Two F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbirds fly in formation July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. One of the Thunderbird’s objectives is to reinforce public confidence in the Air Force and demonstrate the professional competence of Air Force members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Statotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. The Thunderbirds were refueled three times during a flight back to their home station, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Refueling Thunderbirds

An F-16 Flying Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to McConnell Air Force, Kansas, July 30, 2018, in the eastern skies of the U.S. Six thunderbirds were refueled three separate times during the flight towards Denver, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW vice commander fini flight with Thunderbirds

Five members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation behind a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., after refueling en route to their next performance, July 23, 2015. The refueling sortie was the final flight for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, Col. James Dermer, and the Thunderbirds honored his 24 years of service with this formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)
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McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Thunderbirds

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., prepares to refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 3, 2017, en route to Houston, Texas, where the Thunderbirds will perform a flyover during the 2017 Super Bowl. The Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of Air Force high performance aircraft to people throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Thunderbirds

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon Feb. 3, 2017, en route to Houston, Texas. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will be performing a flyover during the 2017 Super Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels Thunderbirds

An F-16 Fighting Falcon trails a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 3, 2017, after receiving fuel. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will be performing a flyover during the 2017 Super Bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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