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250404-F-OA359-2433

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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250404-F-OA359-2211

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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250404-F-OA359-2151

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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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 64th Aggressor Squadron (AGRS), Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, stages next to a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 50th Air Refueling Squadron, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, after refueling for a Red Flag 25-2 mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, March 13, 2025. The 64th AGRS operates F-16 aircraft and provides realistic, threat-representative, near-peer adversary air for high-end US and coalition training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Josey Blades)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Eurofighter Typhoon takes off while a second RSAF Eurofighter Typhoon taxis on the runway for a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2 from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 17, 2025. Red Flag offered RSAF Typhoon pilots opportunities to train in a simulated combat environment, including complex air-to-air and air-to-ground scenarios, under day and night conditions. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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Red Flag 25-2 Expands International Collaboration and Multi-Domain Integration

A United Arab Emirates Air Force F-16E Desert Falcon takes off in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-2, from Nellis Air Force Base Nevada, March 11, 2025. International partners from the United Arab Emirates Air Force, Royal Saudi Air Force, and Turkish Air Force provide strategic educational and operational opportunities while promoting long-term relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Sanders)
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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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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Louise Quinsay, right, the engineering design section chief assigned to the 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS), and Senior Airman Samuel Williams, second from right, a structures journeyman assigned to the 850th RHS, explain the use of a Trimble receiver to local students during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. This event provided a platform for both young individuals and experienced professionals to learn about the vital role the 850th RHS plays in construction, engineering, and operations in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Mangia Pane, left, a power production journeyman, and Staff Sgt. Giovanni Medina, a power production craftsman, both assigned to the 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS), interact with local students during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. Events like this play a role in increasing recruitment efforts by offering hands-on exposure to the various skills and career opportunities within the 850th RHS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS) interact with local students during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. The 850th RHS participated in this event to introduce students to alternate educational and career opportunities and to increase recruitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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850th RHS supports Construction Career Day

Inert explosives for the demolition team sit on an 850th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron (RHS) booth during Construction Career Day at the College of Southern Nevada North Las Vegas Campus in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 28, 2025. The 850th RHS participated in this event to introduce students to alternate educational and career opportunities and to increase recruitment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Christopher Niemi, center, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, discusses a recent Joint Integrated Test and Training Center-Nellis (JITTC-N) milestone with Lt. Col. Shain Bestick, left, 31st Combat Training Squadron, JITTC-N commander, and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wing Commander Ben Sawley, 77 Squadron commanding officer at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 20, 2025. Today marked the first operational F-35 event within the Joint Simulation Environment at JITTC-N, as well as the first Coalition event with the RAAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy Perish)
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Staff Sg. Clarissa Escarsega, who works in supply for the 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, and Senior Airman Austin Paisar, a weapons crew member by trade, prepare and F-35A Lightning II prior to a mission during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The squadron is continuing to train Airmen from different career fields to launch combat sorties. This iteration of Red Flag marks 50 years of high-end training, highlighting Red Flag’s enduring legacy of preparing its participants to be combat-ready and mission-effective in the face of evolving threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Micah Garbarino)
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A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F-35A Lightning II takes off for a mission during Red Flag-Nellis 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 28, 2025. These advanced aircraft bring unprecedented capabilities, including enhanced stealth, sensor fusion, and network connectivity, which enable the maintenance of air superiority and deter potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Makenna Patterson)
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