US Air Force - Air Combat Command demo
To keep the public and military informed of the U.S. Air Force preparedness
To demonstrate modern weapon systems
To promote community and international relations
To reinforce public confidence in the Air Force
To demonstrate to the public the professional competence of Air Force members
To positively affect Air Force recruitment effort

SrA Timothy Pope
SrA Tim Pope, 22, is the A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team's Dedicated Crew Chief for the Fighter Group’s Flagship aircraft 80-0223.  He graduated from Air Force basic training Aug 2000 at Lackland AFB, TX.  Prior to his selection to the demonstration team, SrA Pope was an Assistant Crew Chief in the 74th Fighter Squadron, Pope AFB, NC.

Prior Assignments include: Spangdahlem AFB. Germany

SrA Pope is from: Berryville, Virginia

Aircraft Experience:
4 years: A-10A

SSgt Matt Copeland
SSgt Matt Copeland, 28, is the A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team's Dedicated Crew Chief for aircraft 80-0194.  He entered the Air Force in July 1995 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.  Prior to his selection to the demonstration team, SSgt Matt Copeland was a Crew Chief in the 74th Fighter Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. 

His prior duty locations include: Pope AFB, NC
Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea SSgt Copeland is from Cookeville, TN.

Aircraft Experience:
9 years: A-10A

MSgt Ted Edwards
MSgt William Edwards, 37, is the A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team's Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. He entered the Air Force in November 1985 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.  Prior to his selection to the demonstration team, MSgt Edwards was an expediter in the 74th Fighter Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. 

His prior duty locations include:Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
Pope AFB Fayetteville, NC
Nellis AFB  Las Vegas, NV
Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
George AFB Victorville,California
MSgt Edwards is from Liberty, South Carolina.

Aircraft Experience:
7 years: A-10A 11 years F-4E/G

Captain Jeff Yost
Captain Jeff Yost, age 30, is the pilot for the Air Force's A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team.  He entered the Air Force in 1997 at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama.

Captain Yost’s previous assignments include Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ and Spangdahlem AB, Germany. 

Captain Yost is a veteran fighter pilot with 50 combat sorties in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.  In addition to flying demonstrations, he also flies with the 74th Fighter Squadron as an A/OA-10 Instructor Pilot and Forward Air Controller.  Captain Yost is from Stone Mountain, GA.

TSgt Bobby Starr
TSgt Bobby Starr, 41, is the A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team's Assistant Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. He entered the Air Force in March 1983 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, as a jet propulsion specialist.  Prior to his selection to the demonstration team, TSgt Starr was a Quality Assurance inspector in the 23rd Fighter Group, Pope Air Force Base, N.C. 

His prior duty locations include: Randolph AFB, TX
RAF Bentwaters, United Kingdom
Shaw AFB, SC
Pope AFB, NC
Osan AB, Republic of Korea
TSgt Starr is from Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Aircraft Experience:
7 years: J85-5H (T-38 engine)
14 years: TF34-GE-100A (A-10 engine)

SSgt Geoffrey Barnes
SSgt Geoff Barnes, 23, is the A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team's Dedicated Crew Chief for aircraft 78-0596.  He entered the Air Force in July 2000 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.  Prior to his selection to the demonstration team, SSgt Geoff Barnes was a Crew Chief in the 75th Fighter Squadron, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.  His prior duty locations include: Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea SSgt Barnes is from Port Washington, New York.

Aircraft Experience:
4 years: A-10A

A1C Danny Annis 
A1C Danny Annis, 23, is the A-10 East Coast Demonstration Team's Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief for aircraft 80-0194. He graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB, TX. Prior to his selection to the demonstration team, A1C Annis was an Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief in the 74th Fighter Squadron, Pope AFB, NC.
 
A1C Annis is from Cranston, RI.
 
Aircraft Experience:
3 years: A-10A