Michael Brewer of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., has been selected as Thunderbird No. Curran said in a 2017 Air Force interview. Jason Markzon, 35th Maintenance Operations Flight Commander and F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, will become Thunderbird No.
Help us sustain the project and continue to improve. 2, 4, 6, 7, 10 and 12 will be replaced.Congrats to all of the newly selected team members! “This year’s exceptional officer applicant pool reflects the incredible degree of talent, motivation, and diversity that exists throughout our Air Force,” Thunderbirds commander Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh stated on Friday.
Major Markzon will work hard this winter memorizing his script as he announces the maneuvers and behind the scenes details during each air show next year.The team also selected its new flight surgeon in Lt. Col. (Dr.) Noel “Tums” Colls who is currently serving at California’s Travis AFB. The USAF Thunderbirds have announced the new pilots and officers for the 2019 show season. The Air Force on Wednesday unveiled the names of the six officers — including three pilots — who will join the Thunderbirds demonstration team for the 2020 season..
3, the team’s Right Wing Pilot. 4 in 2019. Collins will replace Maj. Nick Krajicek who returned to the team in April in the wake of Major Stephen Del Bagno’s Capt.
As the team’s flight doctor, Lt. Col Colls will be responsible for the health and safety of the team and working with the pilots to ensure their flight readiness. 9, the team’s Flight Surgeon. The Thunderbirds will launch their 66th season in March 2019 with two performances in Florida and one in Arizona. This will be the first show season since 2014 with a female demonstration pilot on the team. Lt. Col. Caldwell will replace Lt. Col. Walsh as he takes charge of the 11 officers and 120 enlisted Airmen who make up America’s Ambassadors in Blue.In 2012, a then-Major Caldwell was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his quick actions as pilot of an F-16 jet in response to several attacks on American and allied forces by the enemy while serving in Afghanistan in 2011.Capt. From flying with his father, a pilot, at age 5 to soaring as a VIP recently with the Navy's Blue Angels and USAF Thunderbirds, Charles continues to enjoy all aspects of flight. 1 aircraft and between the two wingmen.
Michael “Thorny” Brewer has been selected as Thunderbird 3 and right wing pilot for 2019. Collins will replace Maj. Nick Krajicek. Capt. You'll receive one e-mail a week with a list of our new posts for your reading enjoyment, plus occasional special news bulletins.USAF Thunderbirds Announce New Pilots and Officers for 2019 Capt. 6, the team’s Opposing Solo Pilot. October 10, 2019 COMMENTS 30 Read the Blog Thunderbird is funded by users like you Thunderbird is both free and freedom respecting, but we’re also completely funded by donations! Caldwell will replace Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh.Capt.
1, the squadron’s Commander/Leader. Lt. Col. John Caldwell, 28th Test and Evaluation Squadron Commander, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., will become Thunderbird No. Congratulations to all 2019 Thunder Bird pilots and Officers, Really the Best of the Best!Congratulations to the 2019 Thunderbird Team! “I think you feel most alive when you are experiencing something new and exciting, or something that takes you outside your comfort zone and maybe scares you just a little.”The Thunderbirds advance pilot and air show narrator for next season will be Major Jason Markzon, who is currently assigned to 13th Fighter Squadron in Japan. 8, the team’s Advance Pilot and Narrator.Lt. Current Thunderbird pilots Capt. “From the WASPs in WWII, to the first female fighter pilot in the Air Force, Jeannie Leavitt. Maj. Matt Kimmel, the current Opposing Solo Pilot, will transition to the Lead Solo position in 2019.Maj.