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Helicopter operations group stands up Aug. 1

Two UH-1N helicopters from the 37th Helicopter fly over Cheyenne, Wyo.
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Thunderbirds rip through Wyoming skies

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16s, used in the air demonstrations, sit on the tarmac at the Wyoming Air National Guard base in Cheyenne, Wyo., July 21, 2014, while Thunderbirds maintainers ensure they are in their best shape. The Thunderbirds have visited and performed at an air show during Cheyenne Frontier Days every year in their 61-year history except for 2013 due to government sequestration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Wiese)
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Thunderbirds rip through Wyoming skies

Maj. Mike Fisher, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 advance pilot and narrator, takes off in his Thunderbirds F-16 carrying Cory Sullivan, Root Sports analyst and former Colorado Rockies Outfielder, July 21, 2014, at the Wyoming Air National Guard base in Cheyenne, Wyo. Sullivan described the flight as intense, and said he is impressed the pilots can control the jet while exposed to strong g-forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Wiese)
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Thunderbirds rip through Wyoming skies

Staff Sgt. Mark Mira, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #8 dedicated crew chiefs, helps Cory Sullivan, Root Sports analyst and former Colorado Rockies Outfielder, get suited up for an acrobatic flight in a Thunderbirds F-16 July 21, 2014, at the Wyoming Air National Guard base in Cheyenne, Wyo. During the flight, Maj. Mike Fisher, Thunderbirds #8 advance pilot and narrator, took Sullivan for a ride that included maneuvers including the clover loop, barrel roll, inverted flat pass, vertical rolls and an 8.3 g turn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason Wiese)
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Thunderbirds rip through Wyoming skies

Maj. Tyler Ellison, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds #7 pilot, and Wes Welker, Denver Broncos wide receiver, begin their final preparations for take-off July 20 during a media flight out of the Wyoming Air National Guard Base, Cheyenne, Wyo. Crews perform routine maintenance on the rest of the aircrafts, preparing them for an upcoming air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)
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Thunderbirds rip through Wyoming skies

Wes Welker, Denver Broncos wide receiver, puts on a flight helm and mask July 20, 2014, before his flight with the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Welker was one of two participants given the opportunity to ride in the passenger seat as a Thunderbirds pilot performed aerial maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)
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Thunderbirds rip through Wyoming skies

Two helmets sit on the side of a U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 July 20 as the aircraft is prepared for a media flight. The Thunderbirds provided two media flights to help showcase their skills and bring awareness of the daily activities they perform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Valle)
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Aerator lowered

A Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk lifts the Solar Bee Aerator unit from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo. en-route to F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., Sept. 26. (COURTESY PHOTO)
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Thunderbirds perform mirror pass

Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 pilots perform the Mirror Pass, during an airshow July 25 at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Bilden)
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Thunderbirds perform knife-edge pass

Two U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 pilots demonstrate precision with an opposing knife-edge pass, during an airshow July 25 at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Bilden)
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Thunderbirds in delta formation

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds pilots join together in the Delta Formation, during an airshow July 25 at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyo. The airshow was part of the 116th Cheyenne Frontier Days festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Bilden)
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F-16D Fighting Falcon carries Denver Broncos cornerback

Denver Broncos all-pro cornerback Champ Bailey sits in the back seat of an F-16D Fighting Falcon belonging to the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, on the flightline of the Wyoming Air National Guard in Cheyenne, Wyo., July 23. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Champ Bailey flies with Thunderbirds

A United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron F-16D Fighting Falcon climbs into the sky over Cheyenne, Wyo., July 23, carrying Denver Broncos all-pro cornerback Champ Bailey along for the a ride. Bailey had the opportunity to fly with the Thunderbirds as they prepared for an air show, scheduled for July 25, as part of Cheyenne Frontier Days. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Helo exercise

An UH-1N helicopter belonging to 37th Helicopter Squadron takes off from its base at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo. Jan. 27 in response to a call to the field in participation of a base-wide exercise simulating an attack in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez)
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Refueling Mission

The boom operator of the KC-135 Stratotanker guides the boom toward the refueling port of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G's - nine times the force of gravity - which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Daryl Knee)
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F-16 Refueling Mission

The community members depart the KC-135 after the flight.
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F-16 Refueling Mission

The F-16s need to maintain a correct distance from the KC-135 during the refueling.
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F-16 Refueling Mission

The boom operator of the KC-135 Stratotanker guides the boom toward the refueling port of the F-16 Fighting Falcon. With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G’s - nine times the force of gravity - which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft.
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F-16 Refueling Mission

Lt. Col. Laurie Farris, pilot in command, and 1st Lt. Felix Wong, co-pilot, prepare the KC-135 for the flight Aug. 22. The refueling missions are not only imperative to the aircraft who receive the fuel, but they also serve as training missions for the air guardsmen. The Wyoming Air National Guard does not have KC-135 Statotankers - this one was from New Hampshire.
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F-16 Refueling Mission

During the flight, one of the six F-16 Fighting Falcons flew near the wing of the KC-135 Stratotanker while awaiting a turn for refueling. The boom operator, Master Sgt. John Lennon, refueled all of the aircraft in about 20 minutes.
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