Hometown hero

Lt. Joseph Dukes, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, smiles as he prepares for a Hometown Hero flight with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. Dukes was selected for the opportunity based on his various sacrifices and commitment within the sheriff’s department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Ready for flight

Lt. Joseph Dukes, Lowndes County Sheriff’s Department, puts on a flight helmet with assistance from Capt. Michael Fisher, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird 8, advance pilot, during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. Dukes was selected for the opportunity based on his various sacrifices and commitment within the sheriff’s department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Reciting the oath

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amory Witcher, 23d Medical Support Squadron, Tech. Sgt. Alex Griffin, 23d Wing Public Affairs, and Staff Sgt. Andrea Burke, 23d Communications Squadron, recite the Oath of Enlistment during a re-enlistment ceremony at the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird 1, commander, administered the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Group discussion

Maj. Caroline Jensen, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird 3 right wing pilot, talks with Valdosta High School students at Valdosta High School, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Jensen talked with the students about her unique opportunities while serving her country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Photo presentation

Maj. Caroline Jensen, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird 3 right wing pilot, and Staff Sgt. Bosco Bae, Thunderbirds tactical aircraft maintenance craftsman, present Dr. Janice Richardson, Valdosta High School principle, with an autographed photo at Valdosta High School, Ga., Oct. 26, 2012. Jensen and Bae also talked with students about their careers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Nice and shiny

A member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration team polishes an F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcon in preparation for the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. This year’s air show was showcased to an audience of nearly 40,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Tight turn

An F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcon with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team flies through the sky during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. Millions of people have witnessed the Thunderbirds’ demonstrations, which reflect the pride, professionalism and dedication of hundreds of thousands of Airmen serving at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Flying in formation

Four F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcons fly in formation during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. The Thunderbirds headlined the air show with their precision aerial demonstration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Soaring above

Four F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcons fly in formation during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. Millions of people have witnessed the Thunderbirds demonstrations, which reflect the pride, professionalism and dedication of hundreds of thousands of Airmen serving at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Going up

An F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcon with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Flight Demonstration Team increases altitude during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. During the 2012 season, the Thunderbirds will spend more than 200 days on the road representing Airmen during its 59th year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Mirror

Two F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcons perform aerial acrobatics together during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. The Thunderbirds showcased the precision and maneuverability of the F-16 for nearly 40,000 air show guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Near miss

Two F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcons perform aerial acrobatics together during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. During the 2012 season, the Thunderbirds will spend more than 200 days on the road representing Airmen during its 59th year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Too close for comfort

Two F-16 Thunderbird Fighting Falcons perform aerial acrobatics together during the Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Legacy of Liberty Open House air show Oct. 26, 2012. The Thunderbirds showcased the precision and maneuverability of the F-16 for nearly 40,000 air show guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Douglas Ellis/Released)

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Thunderbirds fly high for Open House, community

Published Oct. 30, 2012

Hometown hero

Ready for flight

Reciting the oath

Group discussion

Photo presentation

Nice and shiny

Tight turn

Flying in formation

Soaring above

Going up

Mirror

Near miss

Too close for comfort