Air Force Thunderbird Air Demonstration Squadron crew chiefs cheer on a Thunderbird jet as it taxis down the runway during Aviation Nation on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2016. The Thunderbirds showcase the skill and precision of the aviators, maintenance and support Airmen who deploy to defend the nation and its allies.

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