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 Thunderbirds release 2015 show schedulePublished Dec. 11, 2014
                        
                        
                        U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Public Affairs
                **NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (AFNS) --**
                The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have finalized their 2015 show schedule. In its 62nd season, the team is slated to perform 71 demonstrations at 39 locations.The flying unit, officially known as the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, will perform its first public flyover of 2015 at the opening of Super Bowl XLIX in Phoenix, Feb. 1.The remainder of the schedule is as follows:Feb. 22: Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FloridaMarch 8: Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Las VegasMarch 14-15: Titusville, FloridaMarch 21-22: Lancaster, CaliforniaMarch 28-29: Keesler Air Force Base, MississippiMarch 31- April 5: Easter BreakApril 11-12: Tyndall AFB, FloridaApril 18: Louisville, KentuckyApril 25-26: Lakeland, FloridaMay 2-3: Dyess AFB, TexasMay 9-10: Millville, New JerseyMay 16-17: Seymour Johnson AFB, North CarolinaMay 23-24: Wantagh (Jones Beach), New YorkMay 28: U.S. Air Force Academy, ColoradoMay 30-31: Aurora, ColoradoJune 6-7: Waco, TexasJune 13-14: Whiteman AFB, MissouriJune 20-21: Dayton, OhioJune 27-28: Mankato, MinnesotaJuly 4-5: Traverse City, MichiganJuly 11-12: Gary, IndianaJuly 18-19: Niagara Falls, New YorkJuly 22: Cheyenne, WyomingJuly 25-26: MilwaukeeJuly 28 - August 2: Mid-Season BreakAug. 8-9: La Crosse, WisconsinAug. 15-16: Ellsworth AFB, South DakotaAug. 22-23: Open DateAug. 29-30: Midland, TexasSept. 5-7: ClevelandSept. 12-13: Owensboro, KentuckySept. 19-20: Joint Base Andrews, MarylandSept. 26-27: Millington, TennesseeOct. 3-4: Mather (Sacramento), CaliforniaOct. 10-11: Grand Junction, ColoradoOct. 17-18: Houston, TexasOct. 24-25: Lake Charles, LouisianaOct. 31-1 Nov.: Joint Base San Antonio, TexasNov. 7-8: Moody AFB, GeorgiaThe squadron's Airmen normally spend up to 220 days a year traveling. Aside from performing impressive aerial demonstrations, Thunderbird Airmen visit with local schools and hospitals, hold enlistment ceremonies and conduct media engagements to speak with people about the Air Force."We are extremely excited to represent the Air Force during the upcoming season" said Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron commander and lead pilot. "Our newest team members have been training rigorously to ensure we execute our mission safely while showing the public what their Airmen can do."Moseley is expected to depart the squadron after a change of command ceremony scheduled to occur Jan. 7, 2015. Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, an experienced fighter pilot with more than 2,000 flight hours, will assume command of the squadron for the 2015 and 2016 demonstration seasons."It's an honor to share the story of U.S. Airmen serving at locations around the globe," Hammond said. "We hope these stories inspire others to learn more about aviation and opportunities to serve."The Thunderbirds were formed in 1953, and since have been charged with demonstrating the professionalism of Airmen and the capabilities of modern airpower. The 2015 season marks the 33rd year the squadron has performed in the F-16 Fighting Falcon.Assigned to Air Combat Command, the squadron is composed of nearly 130 Airmen serving in more than two dozen Air Force job specialties.The primary product of that teamwork is a Thunderbirds aerial demonstration, which includes approximately 40 maneuvers, featuring formation flying and solo routines. The entire show, including the beginning ground ceremony, lasts about one hour. A typical air show travel season extends from March to November.Visit the Thunderbirds’ website to learn more.precision flying team 



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