Joint Warfighters: Honor. Inspire. Innovate.

Welcome to the 2025 Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst “Power in the Pines” Open House and Airshow! This family-friendly event invites the community to witness the power, precision, and skill of some of the world’s top aerial performers. The theme for this year’s airshow is “Joint Warfighters: Honor. Inspire. Innovate.”

Headlining this year’s show are the renowned U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, whose dynamic demonstrations inspire millions of spectators around the globe. Formed in 1953, the Thunderbirds have a storied history of showcasing the pride, professionalism, and dedication of the U.S. Air Force. Spectators can look forward to seeing the pilots push the limits of their F-16 Fighting Falcons in breathtaking displays of speed, agility, and teamwork.

In addition to the Thunderbirds, “Power in the Pines” will feature other thrilling aerial demonstrations highlighting both modern and heritage aircraft. Attendees of all ages can enjoy a range of on-the-ground attractions including static displays, food vendors, interactive displays, and family-friendly activities. We hope you enjoy being our guests!

PREMIUM TICKET SALES AVAILABLE!

TICKETS ARE SOLD ONLINE ONLY. Walk-up ticket sales are not available.

Note: General admission is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

FEATURED AERIAL PERFORMERS

USAF THUNDERBIRDS

WINGS OF BLUE

C-17 DEMONSTRATION

KC-46 DEMONSTRATION

"Jersey Jerks" Air Team

B-25 “Panchito” Demo

More Aerial Performers
“Extreme Flight” Pitts S1S Single Ship Aerial Demonstration

C-47 / C-17 Heritage Flight

C-17 / KC-46 Aerial Refueling Demonstration

U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue Demonstration (Saturday, May 17 only)

4th Marine Aircraft Wing CH-53/AH-1/UH-1 Sling Load Demonstration

404th Civil Affairs Static Line Jump from C-17 (Saturday, May 17 only)

FEATURED VIDEOS AND PROMOS

Forging the ‘ethical warrior’ through martial arts

Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

Video by Senior Airman Matt Porter

Jan. 31, 2025 | 1:50

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 49 participate in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Jan. 3-16, 2025. MCMAP is a combat system that combines existing and new hand-to-hand and close quarters combat techniques with morale, team-building functions and instruction in the warrior ethos. The techniques used by MCMAP vary in degrees of lethality allowing members to qualify and master up to six disciplines through continuation in the program. (U.S. Air Force Video by Senior Airman Matt Porter) More

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