Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.-- Pyrotechnics explode during a Vietnam era reenactment at the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13. 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.-- Aircraft form to create the Trainer Aircraft Parade during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13. 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.-- The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team from Bolling Air Force Base Washington D.C. prepares in a hanger before a performance on Nov. 13, 2010. The performance was part of the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House. The weekend long event 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. Marine Corps Recruiters, Sergeant's. Nicholas Campenni and Sergio Pineda encourage 18-year-old University of Arizona, student Dan Sandoval while he does pull-up's at the Marine Corps recruiting display during the 2010 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House Nov. 13. The Open House at Nellis Air Force Base is the largest free public event in Nevada which provides the 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. -- A young spectator tries moving an old United States Army Anti-Aircraft Artillery Weapon 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 by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley/Released)

Nellis Aviation Nation 2010

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- U.S. Navy Cmdr. Tim Murphy, speaks with Howard Weitzel, a specator at 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 by Airman 1st Class Jamie Nicley/Released)