The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons perform an aerial demonstration at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2014. The Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon performs an aerial maneuver in preparation for the 2014 Defenders of Liberty Air Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2014. The annual air show will feature several aerial demonstration acts, headlined by Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi off the runway at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2014. The Thunderbirds will be the headlining act for the 2014 Defenders of Liberty Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph A. Pagán Jr.)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon #3 piloted by Maj. Caroline Jensen taxis off of the runway after arriving on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2014. The Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi off the runway on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2014. The Thunderbirds, based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is the Air Force's premier aerial demonstration team, performing at air shows and special events worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)
A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds crew chief directs an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a parking spot on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., April 24, 2014. The 2014 Defenders of Liberty Air Show will feature several aerial demonstration acts, headlined by the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Gonsier)