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The u.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” fly over the las Vegas Motor Speedway dur- ing the Shelby 427 NASCAr Sprint Cup race. Stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., the Thunderbirds began their 2009 air demonstration schedule March 21 and will perform 73 shows in the united States, Puerto rico and the Far East. photo By SENior AirMAN lArry E. rEiD Jr. thunder road Master Sgt. robbie Bean and Senior Airman John ostrowske rappel with the American flag during the opening ceremony of an Arenacross 2009 series dirt bike race event in Dayton, ohio. Both Airmen are from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, ohio. photo by TECh. SGT. liBBy STEVENSoN patriot post Frontline Duty Duty www.AirmAnonline.af.mil 8