The 2015 Barksdale Air Force Base Defenders of Liberty Air Show.
A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, soars over Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 30, 2015. The B-1 can rapidly deliver massive quantities of precision and non-precision weapons against any adversary, anywhere in the world, at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, taxis down the runway on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 30, 2015. The B-1's speed and superior handling characteristics allow it to seamlessly integrate in mixed-force packages. These capabilities, when combined with its substantial payload, excellent radar targeting system, long loiter time and survivability, make the B-1 a key element of any joint/composite strike force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
A B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, lands on Barksdale Air Force, Louisiana, April 30, 2015, to take part in the Defenders of Liberty Air Show. The B-1's speed and superior handling characteristics allow it to seamlessly integrate in mixed force packages. These capabilities, when combined with its substantial payload, excellent radar targeting system, long loiter time and survivability, make the B-1 a key element of any joint/composite strike force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets make a pass behind their C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. The Blue Angels are the headlining act of the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
Airmen experience weightlessness on the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels' C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. Fat Albert and the Blue Angels are the headlining act for the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
Aircrew of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels' C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, prepare for arrival after the aircraft lands on the runway during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. Fat Albert provided flights for Airmen and media crews during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, soars through the sky during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. Fat Albert is a nickname given to the plane by Marine Corps Blue Angel pilots in the 1970s because of its size and shape. It is a reference to the popular children's cartoon of the same era. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
An MXS-RH, piloted by Rob Holland, performs an aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1. A pilot since 1992, Holland has accumulated more than 11,000 hours flight time in more than 170 different types of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr., 2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, photographs an aerial demonstration during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. The mission of 2nd BW Public Affairs is to maintain positive relationships through the flow of information from wing leadership to our internal and external audiences and to provide innovative, state-of-the-art, multimedia services and public affairs support to the 2nd Bomb Wing and its mission partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Spectators take shade behind a NASA B-377 Super Guppy during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 1. The Super Guppy has a cargo compartment that is 25 feet tall, 25 feet wide and 111 feet long. It can carry a maximum payload of more than 26 tons. The aircraft has unique hinged nose that can open more than 200 degrees, allowing large pieces of cargo to be loaded and unloaded from the front. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
The Shockwave Jet Truck charges up for a demonstration during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. The Shockwave is the Guinness Book world record holder for the fastest jet truck in the world at 376 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
A B-52H Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer kick off the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The B-1, from Dyess and Ellsworth Air Force Bases, will soon align under Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The A-26-B Invader, Lady Liberty, takes flight during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The last A-26 was retired from military service in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
Spectators watch an air demonstration during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. More than 60,000 people attended the air show to watch the demonstrations, view static displays of aircraft, and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
Dave Leedom performs an aerobatic maneuver for spectators during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. Leedom wowed visitors with multiple G-pulling stunts in his aerobatic Bi-plane. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Armed Forces recruits to the United States military during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The recruits swore the oath to defend their country by serving in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
Spectators tour a B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. Starting Oct. 1, the B-1 bomber fleet from Ellsworth and Dyess Air Force Base will realign from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. Under the realignment, 63 aircraft and more than 7,000 personnel will join AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Senior Airman Timothy Starkey, 2nd Security Forces Squadron, guards a B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. The B-2 brings massive firepower to bear, in a short time, anywhere on the globe through previously impenetrable defenses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
A B-52H Stratofortress and B-1B Lancer soar in the sky during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. Starting Oct. 1, the B-1 bomber fleet will realign from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. Under the realignment, 63 aircraft and more than 7,000 personnel will join AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, soars over an F/A-18 Hornet during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Aviation Ordnanceman First Class Zachery Bernat, U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels crew coordinator, marches away from F/A-18 Hornets during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Blue Angels are representatives of the excellence and professionalism found throughout the fleet. Each Blue Angel team member is an ambassador and representative of their fleet counterparts. Bernat is a native of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Aviation Electrician Second Class Steven Hart, U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels crew chief, salutes the F/A-18 aircrew during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. To be a demonstration pilot, applicants must be career-oriented, carrier-qualified, active-duty Navy or Marine Corps tactical jet pilot with a minimum of 1,250 flight hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
A U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels crew chief signals to Lt. Andy Talbott before taxiing out to the runway during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. Officers on the team generally serve two to three years, while the enlisted personnel serve three to four years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet performs the Opposing Knife-Edge aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform the Diamond 360 aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Blue Angels first air show was at Craig Field, Jacksonville, Florida, June 15, 1946. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform the Fan Break aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform the Line Abreast Loop aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Blue Angels first air show was at Craig Field, Jacksonville, Florida, June 15, 1946. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform the Barrel Roll Break aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Blue Angels reach an estimated 11 million spectators during air shows each year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform Low Break Cross aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Blue Angels reach an estimated 11 million spectators during air shows each year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform the Loop Break Cross aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. All of the Blue Angels' jets are aircraft carrier capable and can be made combat ready within 72 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform the Pitch-Up Break aerial maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. All of the Blue Angels' jets are aircraft carrier capable and can be made combat ready within 72 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Raughton)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform an aerial maneuver for the Defenders of Liberty Air Show on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2, 2015. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Lt. Cmdr. Mark Tedrow, U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 pilot, stands at parade rest with his ground crew after finishing a flight demonstration for spectators of the Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. An estimated 11 million spectators view the squadron during air shows each year. Additionally, the Blue Angels visit more than 50,000 people a show season, March through November, during school and hospital visits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
Lt. Cmdr. Declan Hartney, U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels maintenance officer, signs an autograph for a fan on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2, 2015. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Lt. Cmdr. Nate Barton, U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels slot pilot, high-fives a fan on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2, 2015. The highly competitive selection process for joining the Blue Angels' team guarantees the squadron's tradition of excellence, ensuring the Blue Angels are a direct reflection of the professionalism of today's Sailors and Marines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Maj. Dusty Cook, U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels U.S. Marine Corps C-130 pilot, signs the jacket of a fan on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2, 2015. Maj. Cook, who has more than 2,100 flight hours, visited the base to perform in the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 spectators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
A B-52H Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit soar over the 2nd Bomb Wing Headquarters during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 3. Starting Oct. 1, the B-1 bomber fleet will realign from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. Under the realignment, 63 aircraft and more than 7,000 personnel will join AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
A B-52H Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit soar over the 2nd Bomb Wing Headquarters during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. Effective Oct. 1, the B-1 bomber fleet will realign from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. Under the realignment, 63 aircraft and more than 7,000 personnel will join AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" gear is prepared for flight aboard a C-31A Troopship on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1, 2015. The Golden Knights, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, flew to Barksdale to take part in the Defenders of Liberty Airshow. The team travels the globe connecting the public with the finest Soldiers and Official Ambassadors the Army has to offer. The Golden Knights have performed more than 15,000 shows in 49 countries, reaching more than 200,000 people per show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
At 12,500 feet, the U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" await to jump from a C-31A Troopship above Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1, 2015. The Golden Knights, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, visited Barksdale to take part in the Defenders of Liberty Airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Sgt. Mike Koch, U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" airborne communications specialist, surveys the sky from the tail of a C-31A Troopship above Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1, 2015. Koch, a Wisconsin native, began jumping in 2009 and has since logged more than 740 free fall parachute jumps and 28 Military Static Line Jumps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Sgt. Mike Koch, U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" airborne communications specialist, surveys the sky from the tail of a C-31A Troopship above Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1, 2015. Koch, a Wisconsin native, began jumping in 2009, and has since logged more than 740 free fall parachute jumps and 28 Military Static Line Jumps. The Golden Knights, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, flew to Barksdale to take part in the Defenders of Liberty Airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
As the sun dips below the northern Louisiana skyline, at 12,500 feet, the U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" prepare to propel from the aircraft as the culminating act of a twilight performance during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. The team travels the globe connecting the public with the finest Soldiers and Official Ambassadors the Army has to offer. The Golden Knights have performed more than 15,000 shows in 49 countries, reaching more than 200,000 people per show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
A U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights” parachutist prepares to jump from a C-31A Troopship during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. The Golden Knights represent the finest Soldiers and personifies the Army values, showing the world the professionalism, precision, and discipline of today’s modern Army. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" soar through the sky as one of the premier acts of the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Golden Knights portray the image of being the most formidable parachuting competitors and demonstrators in the world today. They are the Army's official aerial demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Members of the U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" soar through the sky as one of the premier acts of the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Golden Knights portray the image of being the most formidable parachuting competitors and demonstrators in the world today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
A parachutist from the U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" prepares to land in front of a crowd of more than 60,000 people during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 1. Golden Knights travel the globe connecting the public with the finest Soldiers and official Ambassadors the Army has to offer. They have performed more than 15,000 shows in 48 different countries and all 50 states. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
A spectator enjoys the high flying performance of the Blue Angels during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Hill)
A Navy Pilot watches the Blue Angels perform from atop his aircraft during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May, 3. The Blue Angels are the official flight demonstration team for the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Hill)
A B-52H Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer and B-2 Spirit soar through the sky during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. Effective Oct. 1, the B-1 bomber fleet will realign from Air Combat Command to Air Force Global Strike Command. Under the realignment, 63 aircraft and more than 7,000 personnel will join AFGSC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
U.S. Army Golden Knights do an aerial performance during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. Over the last 53 years, the United States Army Parachute Team has created hundreds of millions of positive impressions for the military by conducting over 16,000 shows in 50 states and 48 countries, reaching an average of 60,000 people per show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
U.S. Army Golden Knights do an aerial performance during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. The American Flag was flown during the National Anthem to signal the start of the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
Senior Airman Steven Mucker, 2nd Security Forces Squadron emergency services team designated marksman, looks for a missing child during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. Mucker assisted more than five families find their missing child among the thousands of people attending the show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, soars over the flightline during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. Around 40 Airmen had the opportunity to fly in the C-130 while thousands of others enjoyed the show from the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets make a pass over guests of the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. The Blue Angels are the headlining act of the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
Team Barksdale members and guests, crowd the flightline during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow on Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 3. The air show was headlined by the Blue Angels, U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
The Shockwave Jet Truck charges up for a demonstration during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. Shockwave is the Guinness Book world record holder for the fastest jet truck in the world at 376 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Children wave as a U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet prepares to take off during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
A woman takes a photo as she watches the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The air show, which drew an estimated 60,000 people per day, featured attractions such as the Blue Angels, the U.S. Army Parachute Team “Golden Knights," and a flyover by the bomber fleet . (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Spectators admire the unique hinged nose of a NASA B-377 Super Guppy during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The Super Guppy has a cargo compartment that is 25 feet tall, 25 feet wide and 111 feet long. It can carry a maximum payload of more than 26 tons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Col. Kristin Goodwin, 2nd Bomb Wing commander, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Armed Forces recruits to the United States military during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The recruits swore the oath to defend their country by serving in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Spectators watch the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets perform during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Spectators watch the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets fly by during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Spectators tour a C-17A Globemaster III during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Airshow at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The C-17, designed to airdrop 102 paratroopers and equipment, has a maximum payload capacity of 170,000 pounds and an unrefueled range of approximately 2,400 nautical miles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Curt Beach)
Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels perform one of their most difficult maneuvers during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. The flight leader and slot pilot roll inverted and move into the Diamond formation for the Double Farvel maneuver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)
Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team Blue Angels perform the Opposing Knife Edge maneuver during the 2015 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 2. As the F/A-18 Hornets approach centerpoint, the pilots roll their aircraft into a 90 degree angle bank and push forward the stick, experiencing the sensation of weightlessness or ballistic flight, similar to that experienced by astronauts in space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston)