Thunderbirds accept the Grade!
Gen. John D. W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, speaks with Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds commander and Brig. Gen. Kevin McLaughlin, the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center vice-commander prior to the Thunder Bird Acceptance Show, March 12. The acceptance show kicks-off the Thunderbird's travel season. The Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform in more than 70 shows in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Far East. (USAF Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristi Machado) (RELEASED)