Thunderbird Quotes

Lt. Col. Steve Andersen - Commander/Leader

"Being a Thunderbird is intense and meticulous, but very few get the chance to flourish the colors of freedom in the way that we do. I believe if you get people to take pride in their country, they take pride in themselves. We carry the torch that lights the path for the next generation of airmen, citizens... and dreamers."

Chief Master Sgt. Mike Jarnegan - First Sergeant

"Sometimes we are the first contact that some people will have with the U.S. Military. So it is very important that we put forth our best effort. I think that is a good way of recruiting the highest quality people. First impressions are lasting ones."

Capt. John Tobin - Maintenance Officer

"A Thunderbird air demonstration is a culmination of 140 people working as one to show America its Air Force."

Chief Master Sgt. Don Miller - Maintenance Superintendent

"The Thunderbirds are a small glimpse of how 400,000 Air Force professionals perform everyday. We represent the quality of the aircraft maintainers, pilots and support personnel who have made the US Air Force the best in the world "

Staff Sgt. Ferrer Murray - Crew Chief

"This is the only place in the Air Force you will see a pilot walk out, jump into the cockpit and take off. Just knowing that my pilot trusts me with his life is an honor that makes me work harder to give him a quality piece of equipment."