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After a brutal 2020 schedule that saw so many airshows cancelled due to COVID concerns, pretty much destroying the efforts for an entire industry during the year.
Earlier; the commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. Mark D. Kelly, approved a one-year extension for the 2019 – 2020 officers to remain on the United States Air Force Thunderbirds for the 2021 demonstration season. This decision was made to maintain the team’s continuity and operational readiness to perform world-class demonstrations. This was a difficult decision, but one that was ultimately in the best interest of the Thunderbirds after a majority of the team’s 2020 air show demonstrations were canceled due to the coronavirus.