Thunderbolts to Thunderbirds
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christian Martinez, 56th Fighter Wing protocol specialist, speaks with Tech Sgt. Kalynn Danner, 56th FW non-commissioned officer in charge, Aug. 20, 2024, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Selected from an array of candidates, Martinez was chosen to join the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2025-2026 show seasons, a rare opportunity to work with the Air Force's elite demonstration team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mason Hargrove)