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Crew chiefs keep A-10s soaring

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Savon Scales, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, speaks with an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, via communications cord Feb. 9 on the flightline. The communications cord allows pilots and ground crew to communicate during pre-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

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Crew chiefs keep A-10s soaring

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Savon Scales, 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a flight control check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II Feb. 9 on the flightline. If flight controls are necessary for the aircraft to function properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

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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)

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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)

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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 engine Jan. 21 in Hangar 2. Airman Washoe ensured the thrust mounts were not cracked or damaged to prevent airframe damage or engine loss. The engine of an A-10 is worth about $2 million, and the entire aircraft is worth nearly $12 million. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nick Wilson)

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AMXS plays vital role in Operation Saber Crown 10-3

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Michael Obricki, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron, inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II's landing gear 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)

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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)

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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)

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Six-ship A-10 formation simulates flying to AOR

SPANGDHALEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. Gary Moore, 52nd Operations Group executive officer and A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, exits his aircraft after an initial post-flight inspection Nov. 20. Airmen then backed the A-10 into Hardened Aircraft Shelter 2 to conduct a more thorough inspection and aircraft regeneration. 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)

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Six-ship A-10 formation simulates flying to AOR

SPANGDHALEM AIR BASE, Germany – Capt. Gary Moore, 52nd Operations Group executive officer and A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, speaks with a crew chief 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)

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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)

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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)

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Six-ship A-10 formation simulates flying to AOR

SPANGDHALEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II goes through a post-flight inspection near Hardened Aircraft Shelter 2 as another A-10 taxis past Nov. 20. The A-10s were part of a six-ship aircraft formation that flew to a simulated deployed location during Operation Saber Crown 10-02. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kali L. Gradishar)

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Six-ship A-10 formation simulates flying to AOR

SPANGDHALEM AIR BASE, Germany – Three A-10 Thunderbolt IIs taxi toward the hardened aircraft shelters here Nov. 20. The A-10s joined with three others to form a six-ship aircraft formation that flew to a simulated deployed location during Operation Saber Crown 10-02. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kali L. Gradishar)

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Airmen perform combined exercise in Romania

CAMPIA TURZII, Romania – An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 81st Fighter Squadron provides close air support during a training mission for Operation Dacian Thunder 2009 at the 71st Air Base Wing in Romania Oct. 29. 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)

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Airmen perform combined exercise in Romania

CAPMIA TURZII, Romania – A joint terminal attack controller calls in an A-10 Thunderbolt II for close air support during a training mission for Operation Dacian Thunder 2009 at the 71st Air Base Wing in Romania Oct. 29. 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)

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Airmen perform combined exercise in Romania

CAMPI TURZII, Romania – Airman 1st Class Christopher Snodgrass, 81 Aircraft Maintenance Unit, gives hand signals to A-10 Thunder bolt II pilot, 1st Lt. Ken Lancaster, 81st Fighter Squadron, 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)

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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)

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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).

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U.S., Romanian Airmen perform combined air demo

CAMPI TURZII, Romania – An A-10 Thunderbolt II flies through the sky over the 71st Air Base Wing, in Romania, during an aerial demonstration 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).

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