Wings of Blue

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue parachute team leaps out of a C-130 to kick off Arctic Thunder. The base's open house and air show took place June 28-29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Owens)

Wings of Blue

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue parachute team prepare to jump out of a C-130 to kick off Arctic Thunder. The base's open house and air show took place June 28-29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Owens)

Arctic Thunder 2008

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Maj. Paul Moga pushes an F-22 to its limits and shows its prowess during a demo at Arctic Thunder Sunday, June 29. The F-22 was one of the main and most popular events at the base's open house and air show held June 28-29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Owens)

B-25 Bomber

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The Pacific Prowler, a B-25 Mitchell bomber, lands after performing for the crowd at Arctic Thunder Sunday, June 29. The B-29 was one of the main acts of the Arctic Thunder air show held June 28-29. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew Owens)

Arctic Thunder 2008

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - Ebony Mezak gets her face painted during the Arctic Thunder, the base's air show and open house. (U.S Air Force Photo by TSgt Alan Port)

Arctic Thunder 2008

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska - Isabelle Petrosky does pull ups for Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Allen during the Arctic Thunder. The Marine Corps were one of the recruiting units represented at the air show and open house here June 28-29, 2008. The base hosts Arctic Thunder to demonstrate its appreciation to the Alaska community for its support of the military, to educate the public about the military's mission, and to recruit people interested in joining the service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alan Port)