Thunderbirds Take Winter Training On The Road

The U.S. Air Force's "Thunderbirds" Air Demonstration Squadron is conducting winter training in New Mexico and Arizona this month, marking the first off-station winter training session for the team.

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 02:56 PM ET

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The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" takeoff for their first flight during this year's winter training trip January 11 at Spaceport America, Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. [Courtesy: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicolas Myers]

Key Takeaways:

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are conducting their first off-station winter training sessions in New Mexico and Arizona this month.
This new training approach uses diverse locations, like Spaceport America and Ft. Huachuca, to practice in incrementally more difficult conditions.
The goal is to enhance the team's precision and flexibility, preparing them for the varied environments of the 2022 show season and future demonstrations.

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The U.S. Air Force’s “Thunderbirds” Air Demonstration Squadron is conducting winter training in New Mexico and Arizona this month, marking the first off-station winter training session for the team.

Earlier this month, the squadron launched a two-week training session at Spaceport America near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and is set to begin another two-week session in Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, on January 24, according to a Thunderbirds spokesperson.