As a consequence of the global financial crisis, the US Air Command Command has decided to scale back from the six demonstration teams (A-10 East West, F-16 East West, F-15E and F-22) to one single-ship demo team.
For 2012, the Air Force's primary force provider will sponsor only the F-22 demo team that is expected to perform (alongside the Thunderbirds, that are set to complete a full season next year) at up to 20 air shows.