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-ever off-station winter training sessions in New Mexico and Arizona this month.
This new training strategy aims to expose the team to incrementally more difficult conditions and enhance aerospace opportunity and flexibility.
The chosen locations offer distinct advantages, with Spaceport America providing dedicated airspace for refining routines and Ft. Huachuca offering challenging conditions and a more rigid schedule to simulate show environments.

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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.