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250404-F-OA359-1317

U.S. Air Force dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the Thunderbirds, marshal an F-16 returning back from a Hometown Hero flight on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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250404-F-OA359-1190

Three F-16 Thunderbirds prepare for take-off following the Hometown Hero flight on April 4, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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250404-F-OA359-1143

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero participant, prepare for take-off on April 4, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Dedicating approximately thirty years to educating the youth, Patterson has been recognized for numerous achievements and won several awards, such as the Milken Educator of the Year and the Heart of Education award.
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250404-F-OA359-1131

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, left, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero participant, prepare for take-off on April 4, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Patterson was selected to fly with the Thunderbirds in the backseat of one of their F-16s through a program dedicated to giving back to hometown hero candidates.
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250404-F-OA359-2474

From Left to right, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, an operations officer and pilot assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero participant and passenger, settle into their seats while Staff Sgt. William Solomon, #8 assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the Thunderbirds, is waits to perform a preflight check on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Patterson has dedicated over three decades to educating youth and making a profound impact on their lives. One of his significant contributions to the educational community included creating a board game club, which not only provided students with fun and enriching extracurricular activities, but also generated and awarded over $10,000 in grants to support innovative teaching initiatives in schools across the district.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, left, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero participant, prepare to taxi for flight, on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The Hometown Hero program recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to their communities.
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Michael Patterson, Hometown Hero participant, poses for a picture before his flight with the Thunderbirds on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Dedicating approximately thirty years to educating the youth, Patterson has been recognized for numerous achievements and won several awards, such as the Milken Educator of the Year and the Heart of Education award.
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250404-F-OA359-2367

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, right, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, takes a picture with Hometown Hero participant, Michael Patterson, on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Patterson was selected to fly with the Thunderbirds in the backseat of one of their F-16s through a program dedicated to giving back to hometown hero candidates.
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250404-F-OA359-2322

From left to right, Michael Patterson, Hometown Hero candidate, gears up before his flight with assistance from U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. William Solomon, #8 assistant dedicated crew chief and Ssgt Jacob Jeschke, #8 dedicated crew chief, both assigned to the Thunderbirds, on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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250404-F-OA359-2283

From left to right, Michael Patterson, Hometown Hero participant, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brandon Maxson, advance pilot and narrator assigned to the Thunderbirds and Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, discuss all maneuvers that will occur during the Hometown Hero flight, on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Patterson was selected to fly with the Thunderbirds in the backseat of one of their F-16s through a program dedicated to giving back to hometown hero candidates.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Logan Pawson, left, shift lead and aircrew flight equipment specialist assigned to the Thunderbirds, secures a helmet on Michael Patterson, a participant of Hometown Hero, on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Corey Harrison, flight chief and aircrew flight equipment specialist assigned to the Thunderbirds, secures gear on Michael Patterson, a participant of Hometown Hero, on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Hometown Hero is a program founded by the Thunderbirds to give back to the notable individuals within the local community and give selected candidates a special opportunity to fly with them in the backseat of one of their F-16s.
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250404-F-OA359-2074

Michael Patterson, left, Hometown Hero participant, receives a briefing from U.S. Air Force Maj. Jacob Hall, a flight surgeon assigned to the Thunderbirds, on breathing techniques and the effects of G-forces on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Patterson was selected to fly with the Thunderbirds in the backseat of one of their F-16s through a program dedicated to giving back to hometown hero candidates.
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250404-F-OA359-2006

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lauren Clevenger, left, a public affairs specialist assigned to the Thunderbirds, briefs Hometown Hero participant, Michael Patterson, on the itinerary for the day on April 4, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The Hometown Hero program recognizes individuals who make significant contributions to their communities.
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An explosion is simulated behind a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft during the Commemorative Air Force Southern California (CAF SoCal) Wing Aviation Nation 2025 performance at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through its flight demonstrations and museum exhibits, CAF SoCal underscores the vital contributions of past and present air forces, reinforcing the significance of air power in securing and protecting our nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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250404-F-KO637-1836

A churro and pretzel vendor tends to their stand during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Alongside aerial displays, Aviation Nation featured a variety of activities, exhibits and vendors, offering guests an opportunity to enjoy food, explore aircraft static displays and engage in interactive experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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250404-F-KO637-1669

The Undaunted team perform an aerial display with a two ship formation with a Van’s RV-7 and a Van’s RV-8 aircraft during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through these demonstrations, the partnership between the Air Force and civilian aviation, showcase shared skills and a commitment to engaging with the community through aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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250404-F-KO637-1534

U.S. Air Force inert munitions are on display during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. The display offers visitors a closer look at the technology and firepower behind the Air Force’s lethal capabilities, fostering an understanding of the mission and role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through these demonstrations, Aviation Nation serves as an opportunity to engage with the local community while showcasing the Air Force’s capabilities and strategic importance or air power in a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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250404-F-KO637-1097

A train for children rides on the flightline during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through airshows, the Air Force connects with the next generation of aviators by engaging the public with aerial performances that highlight air superiority and readiness. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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