Airmen perform combined exercise in Romania

CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – A group of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs sit ready to take off while deployed in support of Operation Dacian Thunder 2009, Oct. 26. During the operation the U.S. Air Force flew about 100 sorties; half of which were with the Romanian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

U.S., Romanian Airmen perform combined air demo

CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – An A-10 Thunderbolt II banks over Humvees and a Romanian Puma helicopter while American and Romanian Airmen jump out during a search and rescue demonstration on the flight line of the 71st Air Base Wing in Romania Oct. 28. Spangdahlem Airmen deployed to Romania in support of Operation Dacian Thunder 2009 and flew about 100 sorties while here; half of which were with the Romanian air force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson).

81st FS rolls into Dacian Thunder exercise

CAMPIA-TURZII, Romania -- An 81st Fighter Ssquadron pilot prepares to shoot the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 30 mm seven-barrel Gatling gun during training at a range here Oct. 22. Precise weapons delivery is one of the 81st FS’ priorities while training here, as pilots are able to utilize many of the A-10s capabilities. “This deployment offers tremendous training opportunities for an A-10 squadron,” said Lt. Col. Ronald Stuewe, 81st FS commander. “We plan on maximizing the events that are difficult to obtain from home station – low altitude, chaff and flare employment, and basic weapons delivery. The potential ability to utilize our Data-Link (a computer network for communication between aircraft) will be critical in the European Command Area of Responsibility and will truly allow the squadron to train like we fight.” (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)

81st FS rolls into Dacian Thunder exercise

CAMPIA-TURZII, Romania -- An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 81st Fighter Squadron stands ready on the flightline here Oct. 22 for an early-morning take-off. The 81st FS conducted more than 100 sorties during Dacian Thunder, a month-long combined exercise with the Romanian air force focused on enhancing their ability to execute combat search and rescue, air-to-air and air-to-ground, and weapons delivery missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak)

USAFE units attend Spangdahlem's first CDDAR training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen pull on guide lines attached to an A-10 Thunderbolt II to help maintain its position while it is being lifted by a crane here Oct. 14. The first Spangdahlem Crash-Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Course was hosted by the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron and it qualifies crash-recovery Airmen to team-chief the process of lifting damaged aircraft for repairs and transportation. The training included Airmen from Spangdahlem, Lajes Field, Azores; Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England; Chievres Garrison, Belgium; and Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)

USAFE units attend Spangdahlem's first CDDAR training

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airmen pull on guide lines attached to an A-10 Thunderbolt II to help maintain its position while it is being lifted by a crane here Oct. 14. The first Spangdahlem Crash-Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery Course was hosted by the 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron and it qualifies crash-recovery Airmen to team-chief the process of lifting damaged aircraft for repairs and transportation. The training included Airmen from Spangdahlem, Lajes Field, Azores; Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; Ramstein Air Base, Germany; Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England; Chievres Garrison, Belgium; and Aviano Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin Wilson)