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Show Air Show Souvenir Program 18 Thunderbirds. from page 17. explained advance crew chief Staff Sgt. Eric Wheeler. "It's a direct reflection of the pride and professionalism that exists in every Air Force unit" In addition to pilots and mainlainers, there are anoth- er 30 people behind the scenes supporting the -Thunderbird mission in oper2 ations, communications, administration, supply and public affairs. "Only a handful of Air force specialties are represented on the team," said Senior Master SgL Mary Kochel, Thunderbirds first sergeant, "I haven't met anyone in this organization that says they're the best at what they do. Everyone is a true professional who believes they represent their fellow airmen." Watching a Thunderbird performance provides only a small glimpse into how 378XX) Air Force professionals per-- 7f TIT i 7 'In at' O form every day "It's an honor for us to represent the Air Force," said Chief Master Sgt. Michael Mlodzik, maintenance superintendent. "It means a lot to all of us representing the quality of the pilots, maintainers, and aviation support people who continue to make the U.S. Air Force the best in the world." r m V hvi mi. m S 1 Own Your Own Home for About '600 a Month. V HOMES If www.aspenhomes.net 7m 4 c |