Like any intelligent person..............i know that the pilots matter, but so does the crew, often overlooked, NFL to concerts..............logistics and ground crews vitally imp, met an Afro American higher enlisted and Caucasian, both women, got autographs for my daughter, flower power, cool stuff, u go girls...

Thunderbirds maintenance is a complex and extensive process requiring a large team of specialized technicians who perform rigorous daily, pre- and post-flight inspections, and non-routine maintenance on the F-16 aircraft. The 95+ person maintenance crew includes avionics technicians, engine mechanics, crew chiefs, and sheet metal specialists, all of whom cross-train to be multi-capable. They ensure aircraft readiness through meticulous ground work, from pre-flight cockpit setups to detailed engine and systems checks, and have never cancelled a show due to maintenance issues