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by TSgt Manuel Martinez

A Thunderbirds maintenance professional ensures a F-16 Fighting Falcon displayed in the Thunderbirds Hangar is spotless, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10, 2014. The Thunderbirds mission is not only to demonstrate precision in the air but also an exceptional attention to detail in all tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez)(Released)

Photographer's Narrative

 

When the team was on the road during the show season, a jet would be in front of huge U.S. Flag in the hangar. I was home this trip and found one of the maintenance professionals showing his personal pride in what he did, this lead to this by chance image.