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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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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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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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The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" perform over Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 11, 2022. The Thunderbirds earned their COMACC certification the day prior, authorizing them to perform for the 2022 show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Laurel Richards)
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Slovak Air Force commander visits Nellis AFB

U.S. Airmen and Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth and his team pose for a group photo in front of an F-16D Fighting Falcon assigned to the Thunderbirds during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 13, 2024. The Department of the Air Force seeks to strengthen international relationships and work with partners to build shared air and space capabilities and capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
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Slovak Air Force commander visits Nellis AFB

From left, Slovak Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Róbert Tóth greets U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Peyton Purcell and Staff Sgt. Conner Wallace, Thunderbirds crew chiefs, during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 13, 2024. The Department of the Air Force seeks to strengthen international relationships and work with partners to build shared air and space capabilities and capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)
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North Las Vegas mayor visits Nellis AFB

Pamela Goynes-Brown, left, mayor of North Las Vegas, and Sally Ihmels, the North Las Vegas assistant city manager, deliver a speech during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, June 4, 2024. The mayor recognized sustainment services Airmen for their volunteering contributions to the North Las Vegas community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)
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North Las Vegas mayor visits Nellis AFB

Pamela Goynes-Brown, mayor of North Las Vegas, listed to a brief from Tech. Sgt. Keith James, the Thunderbirds community outreach noncommissioned officer in charge, during a tour of the Thunderbirds Museum at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 4, 2024. During the tour, the mayor and her team learned about the Thunderbirds’ history and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)
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North Las Vegas mayor visits Nellis AFB

Pamela Goynes-Brown, mayor of North Las Vegas, and her team pose for a group photo during a tour of the Thunderbirds Museum at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 4, 2024. During the tour, the mayor and her team learned about Thunderbirds’ history and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)
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North Las Vegas mayor visits Nellis AFB

Pamela Goynes-Brown, mayor of North Las Vegas, shares a laugh with Tech. Sgt. Keith James, the Thunderbirds community outreach noncommissioned officer in charge, during a tour of the Thunderbirds Museum during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 4, 2024. During the tour, the mayor and her team learned about the Thunderbirds’ history and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)
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North Las Vegas mayor visits Nellis AFB

Pamela Goynes-Brown, mayor of North Las Vegas, listens to a briefing during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 4, 2024. During the visit, Goynes-Brown was briefed on the 99th Air Base Wing’s role in operating and sustaining the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)
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North Las Vegas mayor visits Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Col. Joshua DeMotts, the 99th Air Base Wing (ABW) commander, speaks to Pamela Goynes-Brown, mayor of North Las Vegas, and her team during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 4, 2024. During the briefing, DeMotts explained role the 99th ABW plays in operating and sustaining the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)
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Nellis AFB Flight Operations

An F-35A Lightning II fighter jet assigned to the 6th Weapons Squadron lands after a training mission at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 16, 2021. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School provides academic and advisory support to numerous units, enhancing air combat training for Airmen from the Air Force, Department of Defense and U.S. allied services each year. (U.S. Air Force photo by William R. Lewis)
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Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wade, command chief of ACC visit the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 21, 2020. The Thunderbirds are the USAF’s official aerial demonstration team and represent the Air Force by performing around the world displaying their pride, precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dwane R. Young)
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Thunderbirds perform in last show of the year

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron perform the bomb burst maneuver during the Aviation Nation air show on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 13, 2016. The air show brought more than 295,000 spectators from across the globe to experience "75 Years of Air Power." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Thunderbirds perform in last show of the year

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron performs in the last show of 2016 during the Aviation Nation air show on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 13, 2016. Aviation Nation hosted spectacular aerial demonstrations, static displays and featured the Air Force Thunderbirds.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Thunderbirds perform in last show of the year

Members of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron fly in an aerial performance during the Aviation Nation air show on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2016. The Thunderbirds’ performance at Aviation Nation marked their final show of the 2016 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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Thunderbirds perform in last show of the year

A young child sits on his father’s shoulders during the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron aerial performance at the Aviation Nation air show on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 12, 2016. This event marked the end of the air show season for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)
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