U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”
Hometown: Nellis Air Force Base, NV, US
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Featured Video
Thunderama 2014
Video depicting the mission and legacy of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron.
Video by Maj. Darrick Lee, Tech. Sgt. Manuel Martinez and Master Sgt. Stan Parker | Thunderbirds | 11.17.2014
Recent Photos
(455 votes; 3.20)
Thunderbirds ready for the 2015 show seasonThunderbirds maintenance professionals prepare their aircraft for the commander of Air Combat Command Acceptance Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 3, 2015....
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel Martinez | Thunderbirds | 03.03.2015
Thunderbirds fly over Daytona 500Maj. Lucas Buckley, Thunderbird 11, and Maj. Jason Curtis, Thunderbird 5, speak to fans about the Thunderbirds mission during an interview at the Daytona...
Photo by Senior Airman Jason Couillard | Thunderbirds | 02.20.2015
Thunderbirds perform Super Bowl XLIX flyoverStaff Sgt. Conrad Nelson and Staff Sgt. Blake Lehman get prepared for the day with pushups, prior to the Super Bowl XLIX practice flyover, Nellis Air Force Base,...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel Martinez | Thunderbirds | 01.31.2015
Thunderbirds perform first Delta Formation sortie of 2015Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, Thunderbird 1, prepares for engine start up prior to a training sortie, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 12, 2015. (U.S. Air Force...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel Martinez | Thunderbirds | 01.12.2015
Veterans Day photo tributeA retired service member poses for a portrait during the Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 9, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt....
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel Martinez | Thunderbirds | 11.09.2014
Thunderbirds perform their final air show of the 2014...The Thunderbirds Diamond Formation performs a practice show in preparation for Aviation Nation Air Show, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 6, 2014. (U.S. Air Force...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Manuel Martinez | Thunderbirds | 11.06.2014
Recent Video
(10 votes; 3.15)
Thunderama 2014Video depicting the mission and legacy of the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron.
Video by Maj. Darrick Lee, Tech. Sgt. Manuel Martinez and Master Sgt. Stan Parker | Thunderbirds | 11.17.2014
Air Force Birthday Shout OutThunderbird Maintenance wishes the Air Force a happy birthday.
Video by Senior Airman Rachel Maxwell | Thunderbirds | 09.08.2014
Thunderbirds 60 Year Anniversary TributeI produced this video for our annual banquet to pay tribute to Thunderbirds, past and present. It's a feel good piece that pays homage to our 60 year history....
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 11.15.2013
Capt. Jason Curtis: His PathThis is a TV news feature about Air Force Thunderbirds Opposing Solo (Thunderbird 6) Capt. Jason Curtis. He never knew his father or grandfather, yet became a pilot...
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 12.09.2013
Meet Maj. Darrick Lee, Thunderbird 12, Public Affairs...Maj. Lee explains why he wanted to be a Thunderbird, and some of the challenges he faces on a team sequestered. Available in high definition.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 04.29.2013
Thunderbirds Backseat B-rollThis BRoll was shot from the backseat of thunderbird 4. There is no accompanying audio. Available in high definition.
Video by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson | Thunderbirds | 08.16.2012
Recent News Stories
(2 votes; 3.50)
From the Caribbean to New York, Thunderbirds Egress...Many airmen discover their path early in life. Some join the Air Force after graduating high school, and others wait a few years before making the decision to enlist.
Courtesy Story | Thunderbirds | 07.22.2013
Representing women - and nearly 700,000 airmenAviation has come a long way since the days of the Wright Brothers and Amelia Earhart. In today’s Air Force, women are a common presence in the cockpits of the...
Story by Staff Sgt. Larry Reid Jr. | Thunderbirds | 03.14.2012
Recent Audio
(1 votes; 3.00)
Capt. Jason Curtis
Capt. Jason Curtis talks with a Great Falls Tribune reporter about joining the military and becoming a pilot with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.
Courtesy Audio | Thunderbirds | 12.18.2013
Capt. Jason Curtis talks with a Great Falls Tribune reporter about joining the military and becoming a pilot with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds.
Courtesy Audio | Thunderbirds | 12.18.2013
