Thunder Over the Midlands
Members of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron fly over the flightline during the 2016 Shaw Air Expo and open house, “Thunder Over the Midlands,” at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 21. The Thunderbirds are the USAF’s precision-flying demonstration team charged with showcasing the pride, precision and professionalism of American Airmen, both in the air and on the ground, in addition to the multi-role capabilities of the Air Force’s front-line fighter jets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zade Vadnais)