Thunderbirds visit Sumter High School

A Sumter High School student reads a brochure given to him by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team "Thunderbirds" at Sumter High School, Sumter, S.C., May 4, 2012. The Thunderbirds and U.S. Army Golden Knights highlight the Shaw Air Expo May 5 and 6. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Thunderbirds arrival at Shaw

A Sumter High School student tries on a flight suit during a presentation given by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team "Thunderbirds" at Sumter High School, Sumter, S.C., May 4, 2012. The Thunderbirds are performing at the Shaw Air Expo May 5 - 6 at Shaw Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Military Appreciation at Shaw Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Shaw Air Force Base Honor Guard members fold a flag at a retreat ceremony Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 4, 2012. The retreat ceremony was in celebration of the Military Appreciation Day during Shaw Air Expo 2012. The Expo continues May 5 and 6.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nicole Sikorski/Released)

Derek Burrgess Media Flight with USAF Thunderbirds

A miniature replica of a Thuderbird aircraft is in the foreground of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sang Lee, Thunderbirds' aircrew flight equipment member, as he trains Derek Burress, the host for the “Good Morning Sumter” broadcast, how to properly use his equipment prior to his flight equipment at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 2, 2012. The Thunderbirds are at Shaw for the Shaw Air Expo May 5 and 6. The Shaw Air Expo will have aircraft performances as well as entertainment from the Heritage of America Band, the Blue Aces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)

Derek Burrgess Media Flight with USAF Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Koltes, operations officer for the U.S. Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, gives an explanation of the inside of Thunderbird 7 to Derek Burress, host for the “Good Morning Sumter” broadcast, at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 2, 2012. The Thunderbirds are at Shaw for the Shaw Air Expo May 5 and 6. The Shaw Air Expo will have aircraft performances, displays and other entertainment vendors for all ages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)

Derek Burrgess Media Flight with USAF Thunderbirds

Derek Burress, host for the “Good Morning Sumter” broadcast, poses for a photo next to Thunderbird 7 at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 2, 2012. The Thunderbirds are at Shaw for the Shaw Air Expo on May 5 and 6. The Shaw Air Expo will include performances from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, U.S. Army Golden Knights and many other aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hunter Brady/Released)