Thunderbolts to Thunderbirds

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Martinez (left), 56th Fighter Wing protocol specialist, and Capt. Nick Belinski (right), 309th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, have been selected to join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2025-2026 show seasons. Martinez will support the team in scheduling, while Belinski will serve as the narrator and advance pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Mason Hargrove

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