Challenger the bald eagle celebrates US' 250th with military flyover rehearsal

Meet Challenger, the legendary 35-year-old bald eagle making a special appearance to celebrate America's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C., as military aircraft stage a thunderous dress rehearsal overhead.

The famous bald eagle, Challenger, participates in America's 250th celebration, with Fox News covering a military flyover rehearsal in Washington D.C. American Eagle Foundation CEO Lori Moore and handler Haley Oakley discuss Challenger's 350+ free-flight performances. They highlight his pivotal role in eagle conservation, leading to the species' removal from the endangered list in 2007.