NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Team “Thunderbirds” pilots, exit their F-16’s after completing the final performance of the season during the 2009 Aviation Nation Nellis Open House. The open house is an opportunity for the Las Vegas community to view aerial demonstrations and static displays of various aircraft from the military. The open house also acts as the final air show of the year for the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth)