Aviation Nation 2012

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, crew chiefs greet the crowd during Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The team performed more than 60 demonstrations in 33 locations in 2012. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

Aviation Nation 2012

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, taxi to the runway to take off during Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Thunderbirds have flown in front of more than 390 million people since 1953. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes)

Aviation Nation 2012

Three F-86 Sabres of the Horsemen Flight Team fly over the crowd while performing an aerial demonstration at Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2012, at Nellis Air Force base, Nev. The F-86 played a pivotal role for the U.S. in the Korean Conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Aviation Nation 2012

An F-15E Strike Eagle takes off to perform an aerial demonstration during Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The F-15E Strike Eagle was one aircraft participating in a ground extraction demonstration where the aircraft involved engage simulated aggressors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Aviation Nation 2012

Members of the 820th RED HORSE airborne perform a static-line jump during the opening ceremonies of Aviation Nation Nov. 10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Opening Ceremonies during Aviation Nation included the RED HORSE jump demo, a Korean Reenactment, a T-33 demo, the Desert Rats,a Lear Jet demo, and the Horsemen Flight Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Aviation Nation 2012

Tech. Sgt. Jose Gonzales, 820th RED HORSE airborne member, ensures Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Madden's, 820th RED HORSE airborne member, equipment is prepared for a static-line jump as part of the open ceremonies of Aviation Nation Nov. 10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Opening ceremonies during Aviation Nation included the RED HORSE jump demo, a Korean Conflict reenactment, a T-33 demonstration, the Desert Rats, a Lear Jet demonstration, and the Horsemen Flight Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)