Thunderbird - Thunderbirds prepare to launch into season

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev.—Staff Sgt. Justin Gile uses his headset to speak with a Thunderbird pilot before an early morning flight here recently. The Thunderbirds are still training for their performance season, which begins in March. Sergeant Gile is a crew chief with the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Justin D. Pyle)