Thunderbirds make triumphant return

140723-F-JW079-185 The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds streak across the sky in the delta formation as part of the 118th Cheyenne Frontier Days July 23 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Despite cloudy skies, the aerial team performed many aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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140723-F-BR137-062 A crowd of people watch as the U.S. Air Force Academy band, Wild Blue Country, performs on stage July 23 at Laramie County Community College. Wild Blue Country is an ensemble band made up of six full-time, active duty Air Force musicians. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jason Wiese)

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140723-F-BR137-069 The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over the Laramie county Community College grounds July 23 as a crowd of people watch. The Thunderbirds flew their 60th aerial demonstration in Cheyenne, Wyo., during Cheyenne Frontier Days. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jason Wiese)

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140723-F-BR137-120 Erin Martin and her son Killian, 3, Cheyenne residents, track the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds through the sky July 23 during an air show above the skies of Cheyenne, Wyo. Crowds of people visiting the city during Cheyenne Frontier Days came out to Laramie County Community College to see the Thunderbirds perform. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jason Wiese)

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140723-F-GZ967-074 Members of the 367th Recruiting Squadron delayed entry program recite the oath of enlistment during a ceremony at Laramie County Community College July 23. Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, presided over the ceremony and administered the oath for the DEP recruits to repeat. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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140723-F-GZ967-085 The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform the delta formation aerial maneuver July 23 as they open their air show in the skies above Cheyenne, Wyo. The thunderbirds use community outreach events to accomplish three main objectives: the recruitment of new Airmen, to provide a positive representation of the Air Force and increase the retention of current Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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140723-F-GZ967-098 A crowd of people look on as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform July 23 over the skies of Cheyenne, Wyo. Due to the close proximity the F-16s fly, they can create a loud, thunderous noise. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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140723-F-GZ967-126 The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds streak across the sky in a six-man formation July 23 during an air show during Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyo. The 25 miles per hour speed limit only applies to those on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)

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140723-F-BR137-043 Master Sgt. Stephan Brennen and Airman 1st Class Craig Larimer, musicians in the U.S. Air Force Academy band, Wild Blue Country, perform July 23 at Laramie County Community College. The band played as the opening act for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds air show. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jason Wiese)

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140723-F-JW079-487 The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds streak across the sky in the delta formation as part of the 118th Cheyenne Frontier Days July 23 in Cheyenne, Wyo. Despite cloudy skies, the aerial team performed many aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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140723-F-JW079-210 Maj. Blaine Jones and Maj. Jason Curtis, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilots, perform the inverted opposing knife edge aerial maneuver July 23 during an air show over Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. Jones and Curtis, lead soloist and opposing soloist respectively, performed a variety of maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)

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Thunderbirds make triumphant return

Published July 23, 2014
By Staff Reports
90th missile Wing Public Affairs

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- The United States Air Force Thunderbirds returned to Cheyenne skies July 23 after being unable to perform an air show during the 2013 Cheyenne Frontier Days and breaking a 59-year streak. The thunderbirds performed their 60th show above Laramie County Community College July 23.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform precision aerial maneuvers that demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force's high performance aircrafts to people throughout the world. The three main objectives of the Thunderbirds mission are recruitment of new Airmen, providing a positive representation of the Air Force and increasing retention of current Airmen.