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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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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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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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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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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. Featuring both military and civilian aircraft, Aviation Nation strengthens ties with the local community by offering a glimpse into the Air Force’s mission, teamwork and dedication to excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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U.S. Air ForceThunderbirds perform maintenance checks during the Aviation Nation 2025 airshow 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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Attendees watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform 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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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada, April 4, 2025. Through Aviation Nation, Nellis AFB 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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Guests at Aviation Nation 2025 explore inside an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter while the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform an aerial display during Aviation Nation 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 4, 2025. The static display offers visitors a closer look at the next generation of combat rescue helicopters, showcasing its advanced capabilities in personnel recovery and combat search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)

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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, taxi on the runway 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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From left to right, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chase Messner, #8 assistant dedicated crew chief assigned to the Thunderbirds, finalizes a preflight check for the Hometown Hero flight with Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, an operations officer and pilot assigned to the Thunderbirds, and Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero candidate, 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 Lt. Col. Taylor Wight, right, an operations officer assigned to the Thunderbirds, presents Hometown Hero participant, Michael Patterson, with a memorabilia 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 dedicated crew chiefs assigned to the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, hold jet step ladders while waiting for an F-16 returning back from a Hometown Hero flight to come to a complete stop 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 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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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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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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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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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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Michael Patterson, a Hometown Hero participant, prepares for 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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