The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, execute a carefully choreographed demonstration during the Luke Days airshow on March 22, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Thunderbirds were officially activated June 1, 1953, as the 3600th Air Demonstration Team over 70 years ago. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)