LAS VEGAS -- The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" fly over the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Shelby 427 NASCAR Nextel Cup race March 1. Located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., the Thunderbirds will begin their 2009 air demonstration season March 21 and perform 73 shows in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Far East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr., RELEASED)
LAS VEGAS.-- Lt. Gen. Ronald Sams, the U.S. Air Force Inspector General, administers the oath of enlistment to a group of Air Force recruits at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway prior to the Shelby 427 Sprint Cup race March 1. The Air Force recruits are part of the delayed entry program in the Las Vegas area. (U.S Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Rubi (RELEASED)
LAS VEGAS -- The Nellis Air Force Base honor guard presents the colors during the National Anthem before the Shelby 427 Sprint Cup race at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway March 1. The National Anthem was sung by the cast of the Tony Award winning musical The Jersey Boys. (U.S Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Stephanie Rubi (RELEASED)
Bryan Jacobson, a front tire changer for number 43 Richard Petty Motorsports, applies lubrication to the tire bolts at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup race on March 1. Reed Sorenson, driver of the number 43 dodge charger, is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and finished 34th in the race. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
Tony Lunders, car chief/rear tire changer for number 43 Richard Petty Motorsports, awaits the pit stop at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the Shelby 427 NASCAR Sprint Cup race on March 1. Reed Sorenson, driver of the number 43 dodge charger, is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force and finished 34th in the race. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr., Released)
Guest takes command of Blue Flag Squadron
Beale C2 test detachment changes command
Air Force DASH sprint pioneers human-machine teaming for faster battle management decisions
Hurlburt Joint Training and Operations Center dedication, ‘The House that Milt built’
Crew Chiefs of Nellis
