2012 Open House

A U.S. Marine Corps Marine guides a dummy casualty into an HH-60 Pave Hawk during the combat search and rescue demonstration during the open house on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 14, 2012. The CSAR demonstration showed how air and ground forces coordinate to get injured and stranded personnel out of a hostile area. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore/Released)

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Dackory Dowdle, a military spouse, holds his son, Easton, as they watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team’s formation during the 2012 open house at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2012. More than 130,000 military members and civilians came out to enjoy this year’s open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle/Released)

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Geraldine Tello gets excited with her father, Elvis, as they watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbird demonstration team fly over the spectators at the 2012 open house at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2012. More than 130,000 people came out to this year’s open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle/Released)

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The Red Bull Air Force demonstration team plane passes over the air traffic control tower during practice for the 2012 open house at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2012. The Friday practice was open to military members and their guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Dowdle/Released)

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A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey hovers over the ground during an aerial demonstration at the open house practice on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2012. The D-M Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona air show showcased several aircrafts and teams from all U.S. Armed Forces as well as civilian acts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore/Released)

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Carol Pilon, a wing walker from Third Strike Wingwalking, does a demonstration on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 13, 2012. Pilon was a performer in the Davis-Monthan open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Slavin/ Released)

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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team, flies in a diamond formation at the open house on Davis-Monthan Air Force base, Ariz., April 15, 2012. During the 2012 season, the team will spend more than 200 days on the road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Slavin/Released)

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Allison Lai and her son Coby look at the “walls of Balad” display in a hangar at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2012. The display was part of the base's “Thunder and Lightning Over Arizona” open house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell/Released)

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Members of the Wings of Blue parachute team provide an aerial demonstration during the 2012 open house at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2012. The team travels locally, nationally and internationally to perform in varied air shows. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Campbell/Released)

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Marines from Bulk Field Company Alpha, perform a combat search and rescue demonstration during the 2012 open house at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 15, 2012. The marines were assisted by the 55th Rescue Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Camilla Griffin/Released)

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Photos: Davis-Monthan hosts open house

Published April 18, 2012

2012 Open House

2012 Open House

2012 Open House

2012 Open House

2012 Open House

2012 Open House