Thunder Over the Red River

The United States Air Force Thunderbirds show-off their impressive air show maneuvers at the Thunder Over the Red River Air Show at Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. May 22. The Air Show, which was highlighted by the United States Air Force Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration Team, was the first to be held at Grand Forks AFB since 2006 and had more than 31,000 spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Price)

The “Thunder” has arrived

Col. Don Shaffer, 319th Air Refueling Wing commander, drives onto the flightline to greet the United States Air Force Thunderbird Aerial Demonstration Team, as they land on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. May 20. The Thunderbirds will highlight the base’s Thunder over the Red River Air Show May 22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Amber Price)

Got Gas?

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies away after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a Coronet West May 8. A Coronet West is the title given to a group of jet fighters flying with necessary refueling capabilities and maintenance support, eliminating the need to land. The F-16 was flying to Kunsan, Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

Got Gas?

An F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 319th Air Refueling Wing during a Coronet West May 8. A Coronet West is the title given to a group of jet fighters flying with necessary refueling capabilities and maintenance support, eliminating the need to land. The F-16 was flying to Kunsan, Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suellyn Nuckolls)

2009 AMC RODEO

A Grand Forks Air Force Base KC-135 taxis in preparation to take flight as team lead, Lt. Col. Seth Beaubien, waves the Grand Forks flag proudly at McChord AFB, Wash., July 21 during the Air Mobility RODEO competition. RODEO is an international combat skills and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques and procedures that enhance air mobility operations and to promote esprit de corps, optimizing mobility partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Amanda Callahan)

2009 AMC RODEO

A Grand Forks Air Force Base KC-135 takes off from McChord AFB, Wash., July 21 during the Air Mobility RODEO competition. RODEO is an international combat skills and flying operations competition designed to develop and improve techniques and procedures that enhance air mobility operations and to promote esprit de corps, optimizing mobility partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Amanda Callahan)