Lesa Roe, Chancellor of the University of North Texas and Hometown Hero, and Maj. Eric Gorney, Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" operations officer, prepare for takeoff at the Fort Worth Alliance Air Show, Texas, Oct. 11, 2018. Since 1953, the Thunderbirds team has served as America’s premier air demonstration squadron, entrusted with the vital mission to recruit, retain and inspire past, present and future Airmen.

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