AMXS plays vital role in Operation Saber Crown 10-3

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman Richie Washoe, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II's rudder actuator Jan. 21 in Hangar 2 to ensure proper operation of vital flight components. The rudder actuator is the component that drives the flight-control surface, allowing the pilot to steer the aircraft in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

AMXS plays vital role in Operation Saber Crown 10-3

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman Richie Washoe, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II's panels for cracks Jan. 21 in Hangar 2 to ensure the fasteners and serviceability of the panels are safe for flight. This was completed as part of the A-10's phase inspection checklist, which is separated into two phases. Within each phase, about 675 maintenance manuals called "work cards" are used to inspect different areas of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

AMXS plays vital role in Operation Saber Crown 10-3

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Randy Zuniga, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II's ejection seat Jan. 21 in Hangar 2. This was completed as part of the A-10's phase inspection checklist, which is separated into two phases. Within each phase, about 675 maintenance manuals called "work cards" are used to inspect different areas of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

AMXS plays vital role in Operation Saber Crown 10-3

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Randy Zuniga, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II's ejection seat Jan. 21 in Hangar 2. This was completed as part of the A-10's phase inspection checklist, which is separated into two phases. Within each phase, about 675 maintenance manuals called "work cards" are used to inspect different areas of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

Six-ship A-10 formation simulates flying to AOR

SPANGDHALEM AIR BASE, Germany –Senior Airman Josh Ogles, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, releases the ladder of an A-10 Thunderbolt II for Capt. Gary Moore, 52nd Operations Group executive officer and A-10 pilot, during a post-flight inspection here Nov. 20. The A-10 was part of a six-ship flying formation that flew to a simulated deployed location during Operation Saber Crown 10-02. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kali L. Gradishar)

Six-ship A-10 formation simulates flying to AOR

SPANGDHALEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II sits in front of Hardened Aircraft Shelter 2 prior to a post-flight inspection here Nov. 20. The A-10 was part of a six-ship flying formation that flew to a simulated deployed location during Operation Saber Crown 10-02. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kali L. Gradishar)