On the air

WAIKIKI, Hawaii -- Col. Giovanni Tuck, 15th Airlift commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker, 15th AW command chief master sergeant, speaks with Michael Perry and Larry Price during a live broadcast of the Perry and Price Show at Jimmy Buffet?s restaurant at the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel Sept. 19. Colonel Tuck and Chief Recker spoke about Hickam Air Force Base?s Open House, ?Wings Over the Pacific.? The Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, were the headliners during the open house. They demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

On the air

WAIKIKI, Hawaii -- Col. Giovanni Tuck, 15th Airlift commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Craig Recker, 15th AW command chief master sergeant, interact with Michael Perry and Larry Price during a live broadcast of the Perry and Price Show at Jimmy Buffet?s restaurant at the Ohana Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel Sept. 19. Colonel Tuck and Chief Recker spoke about Hickam Air Force Base?s Open House, ?Wings Over the Pacific.? The Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, were the headliners during the open house. They demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Thunderbirds

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Four Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 20. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

Thunderbirds

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Four Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, perform combat maneuvers during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 20. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. Over 99,000 people attended the two day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

Thunderbirds

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Six Thunderbirds, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, taxi out before take off to begin their demonstration during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 20. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon when they preformed combat maneuvers at the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

Thunderbirds

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii --Staff Sgt. Steven Shoemake, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron dedicated crew chief, signs autographs for Thunderbird fans during the Open House, "Wings over the Pacific," here, Sep. 19. The Open House featured live band performances, static displays and The Thunderbirds demonstrated the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon when they preformed combat maneuvers at the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)