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P-3 Orion taxi

A Navy P-3 Orion patrol aircraft taxis in from a landing Aug. 2, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Orion is a four-turboprop engine, anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the Navy and introduced in 1962. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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C-17 Landing

A C-17 Globemaster III takes off to join Mobility Guardian exercises Aug. 2, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Globemaster III is commonly used for tactical and strategic airlift missions, transporting troops and cargo throughout the world. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Busy airfield

A P-3 Orion takes off while a C-17 Globemaster III, KC-135 Stratotanker and C-130 Hercules prepare for takeoff during the Mobility Guardian exercise Aug. 2, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Air Mobility Command's Mobility Guardian exercise is the largest the command has ever conducted and includes more than 60 aircraft from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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High flying highwire act

A aerial acrobatic stunt performance team displays daredevil skills at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The air show was host to over 12 air performance acts. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Swear in

Lt. Col. Jason Heard, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Air Demonstration Squadron commander, swears in new U.S. Air Force recruits at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Oath of Enlistment is a traditional pledge of service given by officers to new recruits. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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All together now

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team fly in formation at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing, and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Starburst

Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the U.S. Air Force Aeiral Demostration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, break formation at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Thunderbird's aircraft maintainers are considered some of the best in the Air Force for their ability to keep the team's F-16 Fighting Falcons performing consistently. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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When pigs fly

Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft takeoff during the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The A-10, commonly called the “warthog” by pilots, is a deadly air-to-ground fighter used to provide close air support against armored vehicles and tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Buzz the flightline

A Navy F-18 Super Hornet flies low across the airfield during Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The F-18 is a multi-role fighter and attack aircraft capable of achieving speeds of mach 1.8 or approximately 1,380 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Old glory

A B-25 Mitchell bomber aircraft taxis down the runway at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 29, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The B-25 design was named in honor of Maj. Gen. William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Jet wash

Four F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team takeoff in formation as part of their performance at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 30, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The Thunderbirds are assigned to the 57th Wing and are based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Criss-Cross

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team perform a close, high-speed pass at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 30, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Only the top U.S. Air Force pilots are selected to perform for the Thunderbirds, but they still train continuously to perfect their craft while serving with the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Tent church service

Father Juan Salonga, 92nd Air Refueling Wing Catholic chaplain, gives a Sunday morning service near the flightline prior to the start of Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 30, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Established in 1775, the chaplain corps have served as spiritual, ethical and morale leaders in the U.S. military for over 242 years. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Large and small

The Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team taxi in front of a C-5 Galaxy and hundreds of attendees at the Skyfest 2017 air show and open house July 30, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Thousands attended the first Fairchild air show in three years, helping the base to celebrate it's 75th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Anesthesia procedures

"Hero" the dummy training dog, is used to demonstrate how to properly intubate a patient who is undergoing general anesthesia, July 27, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Once the animal is intubated their heart and respiratory rate, blood oxygenation rate and carbon dioxide levels are monitored to make sure they're not too excessively sedated during surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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Wrench turning

Senior Airman Michael Smith, 141st AGE journeyman, tightens a hydraulic-cart hose July 19, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Hydraulic carts are used to test and pressurize aircraft systems such as landing gear and boom pod hatches. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Training on equipment

Tech. Sgt. David Harris, 141st Aircraft Ground Equipment Craftsman, trains Senior Airman Michael Smith, 141st AGE journeyman, while testing the hose fittings on a hydraulic cart July 19, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Hydraulic carts are used to test and pressurize aircraft systems such as landing gear and boom pod hatches. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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The shop in all its glory

The Aerospace Ground Equipment workshop is lined with equipment such as hydraulic carts, power generators, air compressors, nitrogen tank systems and mobile diagnostic units July 19, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. All equipment used to service aircraft is maintained by AGE Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Ground up inspection

Senior Airman Austin Ready, 92nd Aerospace Ground Equipment journeyman, inspects the hoses on a hydraulic cart July 19, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. AGE flight conducts regular inspections of all equipment to ensure its continued reliability. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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Baltis look into it

Staff Sgt. Brandon Baltis, 92nd Aerospace Ground Equipment craftsman, looks over a nitrogen cart section July 19, 2017, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. Nitrogen is commonly used in aircraft tires due to its low reactivity to heat and helps maintain tire pressure longer. (U.S. Air Force photo / Airman 1st Class Ryan Lackey)
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