Joint Base Andrews held air show rehearsals, Sept. 18, 2015. The Air Force holds air shows to inspire patriotism and demonstrate air superiority to the local community. The show featured both vintage and acrobatic planes, as well as showcasing cutting-edge technology.

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the rehearsal day prior to the 2015 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The Thunderbirds will be the headlining performers for the 2015 AAS on Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during an air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Thunderbirds will headline the 2015 JBA Air Show, Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the rehearsal day prior to the 2015 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The Thunderbirds will be the headlining performers for the 2015 AAS on Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

A member of the U.S. Special Operations Para-Commandos parachutes during the rehearsal day prior to the 2015 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The Para-Commandos and other performers can be seen at the 2015 AAS on Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

A member of the U.S. Special Operations Command Parachute Team parachutes during an air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The SOC Parachute Team will participate in the 2015 JBA Air Show, Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the rehearsal day prior to the 2015 Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The Thunderbirds will be the headlining performers for the 2015 AAS on Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ryan J. Sonnier)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft performs during an air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The F-22, part of the F-22 Demonstration Team, will participate in the 2015 JBA Air Show, Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

A P-40 Warhawk and P-51 Mustang perform during an air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The P-40 and P-51 will participate in the 2015 JBA Air Show, Sept. 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

P-51 Mustang and a U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft perform during an air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 2015 at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The P-51 and F-22 will participate in the 2015 JBA Air Show, Sept.19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Nuckolls/Released)

Maj. Alexander Goldfein, U.S. Air Force Thunderbird pilot, signs an autograph for a Make a Wish recipient during an air show rehearsal on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The U.S. Air Force holds air shows to inspire patriotism and demonstrate air superiority to the local community. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

A C-5 Galaxy sits on the flightline of Joint Base Andrews, Md., during an air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 2015. The U.S. Air Force and JBA hold air shows to inspire patriotism and demonstrate air superiority to the local community. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

An F-22 Raptor flies over Joint Base Andrews, Md., during an air show rehearsal Sept. 18, 2015. The U.S. Air Force holds air shows to inspire patriotism and demonstrate air superiority to the local community. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)

A member of the para-commandos jump team parachutes down to the ground during an air show rehearsal on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sept. 18, 2015. The U.S. Air Force holds air shows to inspire patriotism and demonstrate air superiority to the local community. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Philip Bryant/Released)