MEET THE PERFORMERS
United States Air Force Thunderbirds
The Thunderbirds have the honor of representing nearly 700,000 active duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, and civilian Airmen across America and deployed around the world.
The U.S. Army Parachute Demonstration Team
In 1959, the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, began representing the United States on the international competition circuit. Since then, they have conducted more than 16,000 shows in 50 states and 48 countries, reaching an average of 60,000 people per show. The team has earned the U.S. Army thousands of medals in national and international competition. Team members have also broken 348 world records. The demonstration teams, which use five dedicated aircraft, perform at more than 100 events per year.
F-22 Demonstration
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team, based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, performs precision aerial maneuvers to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's only operational fifth-generation fighter aircraft. From coast to coast, Raptor Demo showcases the world's most dominant fighter, and the Airmen who keep them flying.
F-16 Demonstration
C-17 Demonstration Team
The C-17 Globemaster III is the most flexible cargo aircraft to enter the airlift force, capable of rapid strategic delivery of troops and all types of cargo. The PACAF C-17 Demonstration Team displays the capabilities of this versatile workhorse with precision flight and maneuvers.
Joint Force Demonstration
Watch the precision with which our U.S. Army and Air Force members from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson work together to simulate infiltrating, seizing, and commanding an airfield, as an aggressor aircraft, F-22, C-17, UH-60, and Army paratroopers all combine for this spectacular display. Each plays a crucial role in taking over an airfield, and this demonstration emphasizes the importance of the ability for the different branches of our Department of Defense to join together to embody the mantra of “one team, one fight”.