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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 Staff Sgt. Robert Worrell, assigned to the 820th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, reunites with his family during a redeployment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2, 2025. The airfield construction and repair capabilities of 820th Airmen supported the Indo-Pacific Command’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chris Verzonilla, front left, assigned to the 820th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) Squadron, sits with his son and wife during a debrief during a redeployment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2, 2025. The 820th RED HORSE Squadron’s mission included site assessment, design, planning, procurement and construction during their six-month deployment in the Pacific Theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Gonzalez Encarnacion, assigned to the 820th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, holds his son during a redeployment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2, 2025. 820th Airmen supported the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command by construction and repairing airfields and base infrastructure during a six-month deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 820th and 555th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Squadrons sit with their loved ones during a redeployment debrief at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2, 2025. Both 555th and 820th Airman supported airfield construction and repair at separate locations during their six-month deployment in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elvin Dom, assigned to the 820th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, reunites with his family during a redeployment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2, 2025. 820th Airman specialized in the construction and repair of airfields during their six-month deployment supporting the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Nelson, assigned to the 820th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, reunites with his family during a redeployment at Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada, April 2, 2025. 820th Airmen executed airfield repair and construction during a six-month deployment in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Payton Cobb, assigned to the 820th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, reunites with his family during a redeployment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2, 2025. The mission of 820th Airmen was to provide airfield construction as well as repairs in support of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command during their six-month long deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Payton Cobb, assigned to the 820th Rapid Engineering Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, reunites with his family during a redeployment at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2, 2025. The 820th Airmen provided airfield construction as well as repairs during their six-month deployment supporting the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)

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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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250404-F-OA359-1331

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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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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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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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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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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