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Air Education and Training Command

Keesler Air Show

Maj. Tyler Ellison, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds operations officer #7, delivers the oath of enlistment during an enlistment ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 28, 2015. Twenty-nine individuals enlisted. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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Keesler Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team unveil their new routine at the Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The drill team began developing their new routine here Feb. 21, 2015. The event also included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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Keesler Air Show

Army Staff Sergeant James Hackett, a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, carries the U.S. flag during opening ceremonies for the Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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Keesler Air Show

Crowds wave as the Lady Liberty aircraft passes by during the Keesler Air Force Bases, Mississippi 2015 Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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Keesler Air Show

Army Sergeant First Class Corey Hood, a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, prepares to jump from a C-31A at over 12, 500 feet during opening ceremonies for the Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi Air Show/Open House, March 29, 2015. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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Keesler Air Show

Army Sergeant Luke Olk, a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, opens a parachute to show attendees during the Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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Keesler Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds autograph Thunderbirds programs during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 28, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event held March 28-29. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marie Floyd)

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Keesler Air Show

Crowds gather to watch Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 29, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly information during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 29, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event held March 28-29. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Air Show

Army Sergeant First Class Corey Hood, a member of the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team, jumps from a C-31A at over 12, 500 feet during opening ceremonies for the Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Air Show/Open House, March 29, 2015. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons line the runway during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 29, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event held March 28-29. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Air Show

An F/A-18 Hornet pilot sits on his aircraft and watches the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team perform at the 2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House, March 28, 2015, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The F/A-18 was one of 27 static displays at the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Duncan McElroy)

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Keesler Air Show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcons line the runway during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 29, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event held March 28-29. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Air Show

Lt. Col. Christopher Hammond, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird #1, autographs Thunderbirds programs during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 29, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event held March 28-29. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Air Show

Crowds watch as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during Keesler’s 2015 Air Show/Open House March 29, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The Thunderbirds headlined the two-day event held March 28-29. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler Air Show

Jeremiah Wright watches his friend’s son, Gideon, as he sits in the cockpit of a coast guard helicopter during Keesler’s Air Show/Open House March 29, 2015, at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The event included the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights along with many other performers, static displays and vendors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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2015 Keesler Air Show/Open House

Published April 1, 2015

Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. -- Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi held it's first air show since 2011 here on March 28 and 29, 2015. It featured 17 aerial acts, 27 static displays, the U.S. Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights", and was headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. Approximately 155,000 people were in attendance for the two-day show.