The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, crew members ready the pilot for departure from Langley Air Force Base, Va., May 12, 2011. The Thunderbirds selected Travis Daniels as the AirPower over Hampton Roads Hometown Hero, for which they rewarded him with an orientation flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Racheal Watson)(RELEASED)