Thunderbirds

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ayivorh, Thunderbird 7 dedicated crew chief, prepares a DA-40 aircraft for an afternoon flight at North Las Vegas Airport, April 22, 2013. Ayivorh earned his private pilot’s license in 2010 and has more than 80 hours of flight time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

Thunderbirds

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Ayivorh, Thunderbird 7 dedicated crew chief, stands in front of his DA-40 aircraft at Jean Airport, Nev., April 22, 2013. Ayivorh's father inspired him to earn a private pilot’s license. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)

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Major Michael Fisher, Thunderbird 8, Advance Pilot/Narrator and mixed martial artist champion, Ronda Rousey, taxis out for a F-16 Fighting Falcon flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)

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Mixed martial artist champion, Ronda Rousey, adjusts her flight mask in preparation for her Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon flight at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)

Thunderbirds, Snowbirds perform at Canadian Air Show

Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Brent Handy, Snowbird 9 opposing solo pilot jokes with U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Carletti, Thunderbird 9, flight surgeon, during a joint autograph session at the Abbotsford International Air Show, Aug.10, 2012. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," performed alongside the Royal Canadian Air Force "Snowbirds" Aug. 10 through 12. This year's marked the 50th year of the Abbotsford International Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)(Released)

Thunderbirds, Snowbirds perform at Canadian Air Show

U.S. Air Force Capt. Blaine Jones, Thunderbird 6, opposing solo pilot gives a child a "high five," during a joint autograph session with the Royal Canadian Air Force "Snowbirds," after their performance at the Abbotsford International Air Show on Aug.10, 2012. The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," performed alongside the Snowbirds Aug. 10 through 12. This year's marked the 50th year of the Abbotsford International Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)(Released)