LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Are you or someone you know a hometown hero?
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are searching for one in the Las Vegas area.
The hero would fly in the backseat of an F-16 before the Aviation Nation Air Show on April 5 and 6, 2025 at Nellis Air Force Base.
The ideal candidate would be a local first responder, medical professional, wounded warrior, educator, or someone who heroically saved a life.
For more information or to nominate someone click here to complete the application and email it to Aviation Nation.
The deadline for applications is noon on January 27, 2025.
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