Welcome, from Thunderbird 1

I’ll never forget the first time I traveled with the Thunderbirds team. I thought I had a pretty good idea of what the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron was about, but it took less than a day to realize … Continue reading →

December 12, 2012 | Posted in News (Home) | Tagged

Thunderbirds ready for 2013 season as “Delta” Formation Debuts

Thunderbirds ready for 2013 season as “Delta” Formation Debuts By Tech. Sgt. Alice Diddle U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Public Affairs NELLIS AFB, Nev. – The Thunderbirds “Delta” formation came together for the first time in 2013 during the … Continue reading →

January 31, 2013 | Posted in News (Home) | Tagged

Meet Capt. Joshua Boudreaux, Thunderbird 2, Left Wing

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Thunderbird 2, Capt. Joshua Boudeaux, talks about his time in Afghanistan and the close air support (CAS) he provided for troops on the ground.

January 28, 2013 | Posted in Media Gallery, News (Home), Produced Videos, Videos | Tagged

Winter Training Season

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Thunderbird pilots conduct a mission brief prior to a training launch at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Jan. 15, 2013.

January 17, 2013 | Posted in News (Home), Photos | Tagged

Meet Maj. Curtis Dougherty, Thunderbird 4, Slot (2013-2014)

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Here is a look at Thunderbird 4, Maj. Curtis Dougherty, as he trains to fly the slot position for the Thunderbirds’ upcoming 2013 show season.

January 17, 2013 | Posted in Media Gallery, News (Home), Produced Videos, Videos | Tagged

Air Force advocate on House Armed Services Committee passes away

1/16/2013 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) – A retired Air Force colonel and one-time Thunderbirds air demonstration team pilot, who was an important Air Force advocate as a staffer with the House Armed Services Committee, has passed away. Douglas C. Roach passed away Jan. 11 from complications … Continue reading →

January 17, 2013 | Posted in News (Home) | Tagged