Maj. Tony Mulhare, U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron pilot, gives B.J. Penn, Ultimate Fighter Championship Lightweight Champion, last minute advice before taking off during an orientation flight with the Thunderbirds at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Sept. 18. During the flight, they performed ariel combat maneuvers pulling more than nine G's at one point. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)