Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Capt. Chad Frey, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, flight commander from Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C. completes his walk through the gauntlet during a performance on the Nellis flightline Nov. 13. The performance was part of the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team from Bolling Air Force Base, Washington D.C. perform on the Nellis flightline while an F-22 Raptor flies high overhead Nov. 13. The performance was part of the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Lt. Col. Shane Henderson, 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, and his son J.T. Henderson look through the World War II exhibit at the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi) (Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Military members enter through the front gate of Nellis AFB during the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi) (Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Lisa Coffey from the Southern Nevada Living History Association takes a break from the festivities on Nov. 14, 2010 during Aviation Nation, Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show. The two-day event also depicts the history of American aviation and salutes the recent accomplishments of America's military in operations around the globe through numerous additional military and civilian ground displays. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Las Vegas resident Enrique Vasquez peers out the door of a C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 14, 2010 during Aviation Nation, Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show. The two-day event also depicts the history of American aviation and salutes the recent accomplishments of America's military in operations around the globe through numerous additional military and civilian ground displays. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Capt. Jason McCree, Public Affairs officer with the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, holds Lucy Gallemore during the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds perform the Delta Pass and Review over Nellis during the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The U.S. Air Force Academy parachute team, Wings of Blue, jump out the back of a C-130 Hercules during the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Master Sgt. Mike Kendrick with the U.S. Air Force Academy parachute team, Wings of Blue, informs his team they are ten minutes until jump time out of a C-130 Hercules during the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill team from Bolling Air Force base Washington D.C. perform at the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster) (Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Spectators watch the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill team from Bolling Air Force base Washington D.C. perform at 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S Air Force Photo / Airman 1st Class Matthew Lancaster) (Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam Fighter Pilot U.S. Air Force Retired Maj.Dick Wyatt poses for a photo as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," perform at the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force Retired Lt. Col. Mike Carter shows Jacob Cornish the cockpit of a 1983 Nanchang CJ-6A during the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Local Las Vegas, Nev., venders and spectators pack up their belongings and look for the closest exit as the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House concludes Nov. 14. The Nellis Open House is annually the largest free event in Nevada with an estimated 140,000 people during the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- An Estimated 140,000 people attended the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Alan Wong with the U.S. Air Force Academy parachute team, Wings of Blue, salutes as he exits the back of a C-130 Hercules during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14. Cadet 1st Class Wong jumped with an American Flag and landed at show center during the playing of the national anthem to open the final day of the open house. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Alan Wong with the U.S. Air Force Academy parachute team, Wings of Blue, salutes as he exits the back of a C-130 Hercules during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14. Cadet 1st Class Alan Wong is senior at the Air Force Academy and is currently slated to become a pilot upon graduation. 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 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The U.S. Air Force Academy parachute team Wings of Blue, share a laugh and conduct a mission brief before boarding a C-130 Hercules to perform their sky diving demonstration during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14.during the 2010 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Staff Sgt. William H. Oxenford, 30th Airlift Squadron, Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 Hercules loadmaster writes down wind speed information while flying above Nellis AFB for the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 14. The Wyoming ANG flew missions in support of the U.S. Air Force Academy parachute team, Wings of Blue. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," prepare for their final flight of the season at the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House, Nov. 14, 2010. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds." (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley)(Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Members from the Delayed Entry Program recite the oath of enlistment in front of air show spectators during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13, 2010. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi) (Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Senior Airman Jose Martinez, 99th Air Base Wing weapons safety manager, plays the role of a down pilot rescued by an TH-1H Huey II helicopter during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13 2010. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi) (Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Randy Becker and David Thomas observe the bomb bay of a B-52 Stratofortress from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., static display during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13, 2010. 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 U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds." (U.S Air Force Photo / Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi) (Released)