U.S. Air Force Capt. Amy Nordquist, center, is held up by Andy Nordquist, right, and Chris Sluis, left, while performing a maneuver called “Trios” at the National competition with the Twin Cities River Rats Show Team in Loves Park, IL. Every year, Nordquist organizes a military appreciation night, which proceeds go to the Minnesota Military Appreciation Fund.(Photo Courtesy of U.S. Air Force Capt. Amy Nordquist)