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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The Tora! Tora! Tora! perform a World War II reenactment for spectators during the Dyess Big Country Airfest, here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performing as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brittney Prescott)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- United States Air Force Thunderbird lead solo, Major Rick Goodman, and Opposing Solo, Captain Aaron Jelinek, perform the Crossover Break during the Dyess Big Country air fest, May 1. The Big Country air fest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The air fest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Stephen Reyes)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform aerial stunts for spectators during the Dyess Big Country Airfest, here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brittney Prescott)

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Abilene Police Officer named Hometown Hero flies with Thunderbirds

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Abilene Police Officer Andy Adkins holds his two year old daughter, Addison, after his flight with the Thunderbirds here, April 29. The Hometown Hero program is designed to showcase Abilenians putting forth amazing effort in their community, in line with amazing efforts put forth by America's Airman every day. Officer Adkins received community recognition when he volunteered his time and service to provide a unique opportunity for a special needs individual in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Cheslea Browning)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The U.S Air Force Thunderbirds fly in an intricate diamond during the Dyess Big Country Airfest here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- United States Air Force thunderbird pilot signs autographs for the public during the Dyess Big Country air fest here, May 1. The Big Country air fest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The air fest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Senior Airman Stephen Reyes)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The Tora! Tora! Tora! perform a World War II reenactment for spectators during the Dyess Big Country Airfest, here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performing as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brittney Prescott)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The United States Air Force Thunderbirds lead solo, Major Rick Goodman, and Opposing Solo, Captain Aaron Jelinek, perform the Calypso Pass for more than 30,000 spectators during the Dyess Big Country air fest, May 1. The Big Country air fest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The air fest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Stephen Reyes)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- Members of the U.S Air Force Thunderbirds crew walk back to the crowd during the Dyess Big Country Airfest here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force.(U.S Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The United States Air Force Thunderbirds prepare for take-off during the Dyess Big Country air fest here, May 1. The Big Country air fest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The air fest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Stephen Reyes)

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Abilene Police Officer named Hometown Hero flies with Thunderbirds

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Hometown Hero Andy Adkins, an Abilene Police Officer, gets ready to take his seat aboard an United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon here, April 29. The Hometown Hero program is designed to showcse Abilenians putting forth amazing effort in their community, in line with amazing efforts put forth by America's Airmen ever day. Officer Adkins received community recognition when he volunteered his time and service to provide a unique opportunity for a special needs individual in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Cheslea Browning)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The United States Air Force Thunderbirds perform aerial stunts for spectators during the Dyess Big Country Airfest, here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brittney Prescott)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- The United States Air Force Thunderbirds fly high in formation during the Delta Roll as they perform for more than 30,000 spectators during the Dyess Big Country air fest here, May 1. The Big Country air fest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performances as well as static displays. The air fest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Stephen Reyes)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- Airman 1st Class Hannah Wade and 2nd Lt. Bradley Radtke, both from the 7th Comptroller Squadron, prepare and sell hotdogs at the Dyess Big Country AirFest here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performance as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- A C-130 Hercules drops cargo for spectators during the Dyess Big Country Airfest, here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performing as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Brittney Prescott)

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Abilene Police Officer named Hometown Hero flies with Thunderbirds

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Abilene Police Officer and Hometown Hero Andy Adkins secures his oxygen mask before his honorary flight in a United States Air Force Thunderbirds F-16C Fighting Falcon here, April 29. The Hometown Hero program is designed to showcase Abilenians putting forth amazing effort in their community, in line with amazing efforts put forth by America's Airmen every day. Officer Adkins received community recognition when he volunteered his time and service to provide a unique opportunity for a special needs individual in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Cheslea Browning)

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DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- A C-17 Globemaster III, from Altus Air Force Base, Okla. , performs over the heads of spectators for the Dyess Big Country Airfest here May 1. The airfest is held every other year on Dyess Air Force Base and features various aircraft performing as well as static displays. The airfest is held to bring the Abilene and Dyess communities together to demonstrate the capabilities of the Air Force. (U.S Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Shannon Hall)

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Dyess Big Country Airfest brings communities together

Published May 4, 2010

TORA! TORA! TORA!

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Abilene Police Officer named Hometown Hero flies with Thunderbirds

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Abilene Police Officer named Hometown Hero flies with Thunderbirds

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Bringing communities together

Abilene Police Officer named Hometown Hero flies with Thunderbirds

Bringing communities together