Thunderbirds at D-M

Maj. John Gallemore, advance pilot and narrator for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” taxis down the flight line here Jan. 5. During his one-day visit, Major Gallemore conducted a site survey in preparation for the Thunderbirds performances at D-M March 20-21. Major Gallemore flies the team’s No. 8 jet, which is an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Block 52. D-M will host the Thunderbirds first performance of their 57th season, which will bring them to more than 65 shows in 27 states and Canada, representing more than 700,000 Airmen, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and civilians. The theme of this year's show is "Davis-Monthan: Tucson Pride, Air Force Power." The Thunderbirds are based out of Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. For more information about the air show, go to www.dm.af.mil and to learn more about the Thunderbirds go to http://thunderbirds.airforce.com/index.html. (U.S. Air Force Photo By/Staff Sgt. Jacqueline Romero)