U.S. Air Force Col. Brandon Tellez 1st Operations Group commander, describes his flight with the USAF Thunderbirds at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 5, 2023. There are eight pilots assigned to the USAF Thunderbirds and each have over 1,000 flight hours, with a combined total of over 15,000 flight hours, showcasing air power globally. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mikaela Smith)