Air Combat Command

Thunderbirds team soars!

Gen. John D. W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, watches as the 2009 U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in Delta formation during the Thunderbird 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)

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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)

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Thunderbirds discuss the performance!

Maintainers from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds debrief after their ground show performance during the 2009 Thunderbird Acceptance Show, March 12. 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)

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Thunderbirds excel in acceptance show!

Published March 12, 2009

USAF — USAF. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

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