Repatriation ceremony in honor of Maj. Russell C. Goodman

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The Nellis Honor Guard prepare to fold the American flag during the repatriation and funeral service for Major Russell C. Goodman Jan. 14. Maj. Goodman served as the narrator for the U.S. Air Force "Thunderbirds" from 1964-65 and was declared Missing-In-Action after his aircraft was hit by a surface-to-air missile in Feb. 1967, while on a combat mission over North Vietnam.(U.S. Air Force photo by Lawrence Crespo)

Nellis Air Force Base Open House

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds position to approach Nellis during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14. The Nellis Open House is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

2009 Nellis Open House

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team Thunderbirds pilots exit their F-16s after completing the final performance of the season during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House. The open house is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

2009 Nellis Open House

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team Thunderbirds F-16s perform the calypso pass during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House. The open house is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)

Nellis Air Force Base Open House

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform the Delta Pass and Review over Nellis during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13. The Nellis Open House is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)

Nellis Air Force Base Open House

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds pull into the line-break loop maneuver over Nellis during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13. The Nellis Open House is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)