U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Families get a closer look at the C-17 Globemaster
Families get a closer look at the C-17 Globemaster III during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is a bie... More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, jump out of a C-17 Globemaster III for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day... More
Blue Angels crew with the United States Navy's flight
Blue Angels crew with the United States Navy's flight demonstration squadron clean their aircraft during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is... More
Service members glide to the ground with American and
Service members glide to the ground with American and Alaskan flags in tow during the opening ceremony of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial ev... More
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag during
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag during the opening ceremony for Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the larges... More
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Erhart sings the national anthem
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Erhart sings the national anthem at the opening ceremony during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is hi... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one... More
A clear view window nicknamed “the bubble” reflects
A clear view window nicknamed “the bubble” reflects a line of people waiting to tour the cockpit of a C-17A Globemaster III, at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30,... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels take off during the Arctic
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels take off during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one o... More
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules prepares
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules prepares to refuel an HH-60 Pave Hawk for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The bie... More
Members of the Bartholomew family, take a selfie with
Members of the Bartholomew family, take a selfie with a U.S. Army paratrooper, assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elme... More
A crowd watches skydivers descend as part of the Arctic
A crowd watches skydivers descend as part of the Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include t... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., performs aerial maneuvers during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, J... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, establish security for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 ... More
A child looks down from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster
A child looks down from the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House i... More
Spectators stand for the national anthem during the
Spectators stand for the national anthem during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in t... More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, salute during the playing of the National Anthem for the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-... More
A service member glides to the ground with an Alaskan
A service member glides to the ground with an Alaskan flag in tow during the opening ceremony of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is hi... More
A service member glides to the ground with an American
A service member glides to the ground with an American flag in tow as an F-22 Raptor soars past during the opening ceremonies of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels take off during the Arctic
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels take off during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one o... More
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III static
Guests tour a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest ... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., performs aerial maneuvers July 30, 2016, in support of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Rich... More
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules prepares
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules prepares to refuel an HH-60 Pave Hawk for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The bie... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor takes off during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the sta... More
A crowd watches skydivers descend as part of the Arctic
A crowd watches skydivers descend as part of the Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include t... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron,
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron, fast rope out of a HH-60 Pave Hawk during a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base E... More
Families get a closer look at the C-17 Globemaster
Families get a closer look at the C-17 Globemaster III during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is a bie... More
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from Langley Air Force Base perform precision aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson... More
A service member glides to the ground with an American
A service member glides to the ground with an American flag in tow during the opening ceremony of the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is h... More
Air Force Col. George T.M. Dietrich III, Joint Base
Air Force Col. George T.M. Dietrich III, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and 673d Air Base Wing commander, welcomes families to the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint B... More
A T-6 Texan and Canadian variant known as the Harvard,
A T-6 Texan and Canadian variant known as the Harvard, fly in formation during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest mul... More
Elizabeth Funkhouser, 11, sits in the cockpit of a
Elizabeth Funkhouser, 11, sits in the cockpit of a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event i... More
A young child hugs the wheel of an aircraft at the
A young child hugs the wheel of an aircraft at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. Arctic Thunder is historically the biggest two-day event in Alaska. (U.S. ... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the large... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., performs precision aerial maneuvers during Arctic Thunder Open House event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Ric... More
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen descend with the American
U.S. Air Force pararescuemen descend with the American and Alaska state flag during the opening ceremony for Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial ... More
A skydiver parachutes with the Alaskan State flag as
A skydiver parachutes with the Alaskan State flag as part of the Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground a... More
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules loadmaster
An Alaska Air National Guard C-130 Hercules loadmaster watches as a HH-60 Pave Hawk prepares to refuel for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendor... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
Children are given the opportunity to handle drones
Children are given the opportunity to handle drones during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is a bienni... More
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from
The Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team from Langley Air Force Base perform precision aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson... More
The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team highlights
The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team highlights the aircraft's capabilities during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial ev... More
Larry Strain kicks off the opening ceremony as the
Larry Strain kicks off the opening ceremony as the announcer at the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest tw... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the large... More
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is histo... More
A T-33, America's first fighter jet trainer, flies
A T-33, America's first fighter jet trainer, flies an aerial routine during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-... More
Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 attendees have the
Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 attendees have the opportunity to explore various aircraft during the open house, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 30 and 31. JBER hosted an Arctic Thunder Special Needs a... More
Makayla Jensen, 8, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the
Makayla Jensen, 8, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the stat... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., performs precision aerial maneuvers during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,... More
Cars park along the runway during the Arctic Thunder
Cars park along the runway during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one of the prem... More
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag as part
A skydiver parachutes with the American flag as part of the Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground acts t... More
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman descends with the American
A U.S. Air Force pararescueman descends with the American flag during the opening ceremony for Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is histo... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
Balloon animals are made for children during the Special
Balloon animals are made for children during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hoste... More
The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson U.S. Army and Air
The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson U.S. Army and Air Force work together to demonstrate infiltration, seizing and commanding an airfield with Army paratroopers and the C-17 Globemaster during the Arctic Thunde... More
The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team highlights
The U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team highlights the aircraft's capabilities during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial ev... More
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation
The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels perform precision formation flying and aerobatics during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the large... More
Kayden Cleveland, 8, explores the inside of a hummer
Kayden Cleveland, 8, explores the inside of a hummer at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. Arctic Thunder features more than 40 key performers and ground ac... More
Visiting children tour a U.S. Army small unit support
Visiting children tour a U.S. Army small unit support vehicle static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically ... More
Alaska Army National Guard, 1-207th Aviation Regiment
Alaska Army National Guard, 1-207th Aviation Regiment fly UH-60 Blackhawks as part of a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The bie... More
Riley Lehman, 6, shows off her balloon animal during
Riley Lehman, 6, shows off her balloon animal during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event... More
A crowd watches aerial maneuvers during Arctic Thunder
A crowd watches aerial maneuvers during Arctic Thunder Open House Ceremony at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 31, 2016. The event featured more than 40 key performers and ground acts to include the JBER j... More
Visitors examine a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter
Visitors examine a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically t... More
Makayla Jensen, 8, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the
Makayla Jensen, 8, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the stat... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., does a high speed pass with the bomb bay door open during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmend... More
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosts the Arctic Thunder
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson hosts the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in th... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51D Mustang fly
A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor and a P-51D Mustang fly in formation for a Heritage Flight during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial eve... More
The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson U.S. Army and Air
The Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson U.S. Army and Air Force work together to demonstrate infiltration, seizing and commanding an airfield with Army paratroopers and the C-17 Globemaster during the Arctic Thunde... More
Camden Archbold, 5, takes a break from the day’s festivities
Camden Archbold, 5, takes a break from the day’s festivities during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is... More
Guests visit various static displays during the Arctic
Guests visit various static displays during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one o... More
Kawg Hulb Xiong, 4, gets her face painted during the
Kawg Hulb Xiong, 4, gets her face painted during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in ... More
J-Roy Cleveland, 4, stands atop a hummer at the Arctic
J-Roy Cleveland, 4, stands atop a hummer at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. Arctic Thunder attendees learned about various aircraft as they soared or rem... More
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black
Guests tour an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is histo... More
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen with the 212th Rescue
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron, conduct a rescue operation for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardso... More
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration
Maj. Dan "Rock" Dickinson, F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team pilot from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., does a high speed pass during Arctic Thunder Open House 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July... More
The HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crew, assigned to the
The HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter crew, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, lift Alaska Air Nation Guard pararescuemen, assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron, during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base ... More
Lorelei Kvidera, 6, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the
Lorelei Kvidera, 6, bungee jumps in Hangar 2 at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the sta... More
U.S. Army Spc. Wesley Maderalopez, assigned to the
U.S. Army Spc. Wesley Maderalopez, assigned to the 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion (Airborne), 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, assists Calvin Sullivan, 4, exit a Buffalo mine-protecte... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit m... More
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels,
U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, taxis in at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, for the Arctic Thunder Open House, scheduled for July 30 and 31. Gates open at 9 a.m. The Blue Angels visit... More
Spectators enjoy various acts during the Special Needs
Spectators enjoy various acts during the Special Needs Day of Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. The Arctic Thunder Open House is a biennial event hosted by JBE... More
Jason Newburg flies his modified Pitts S25 known as
Jason Newburg flies his modified Pitts S25 known as the Viper during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day, July 29, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the lar... More
Greg Colyer pilots the T-33 'Ace Maker' during the
Greg Colyer pilots the T-33 'Ace Maker' during the Arctic Thunder Open House. This bienneial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the largest two-day event in the state and o... More
Guests attending the Arctic Thunder Open House park
Guests attending the Arctic Thunder Open House park along a closed runway July 30, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event in the state and one of... More
Nerima Miranda, 6, has her hair painted several different
Nerima Miranda, 6, has her hair painted several different colors during the Arctic Thunder Open House July 30, 2016. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is historically the la... More
Natalia Schlosser, 6, holds a modified M4 carbine during
Natalia Schlosser, 6, holds a modified M4 carbine during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska on July 30, 2016. The biennial event is historically the largest multi-day event... More
Paul Sandhofer, a Department of Defense employee, explores
Paul Sandhofer, a Department of Defense employee, explores the inside of a C-130 Hercules at the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 30, 2016. The C-130 primarily performs... More
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen with the 212th Rescue
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen with the 212th Rescue Squadron, conduct a rescue operation for a Joint Forces Demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House, July 31, 2016 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardso... More
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade
U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, return from their demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... More
Bonita Buffkin and her son Jordan, 3, wave from inside
Bonita Buffkin and her son Jordan, 3, wave from inside U.S. Army Buffalo mine-protected vehicle static display during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, on July 31, 2016. ... More