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Finishing Strong: 81st maintainers rock final exercise

MONTE REAL, Portugal – A weapons Airman cleans the GAU-8 30mm Gatling gun of an A-10 Thunderbolt II after a REAL THAW 13 mission in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 15, 2013. This exercise seeks to provide a realistic operating environment that accurately reflects current theaters of operation, provide adequate training to multinational participants while coordinating joint operations assets on land, air and sea, and improve interoperability between allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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Finishing Strong: 81st maintainers rock final exercise

MONTE REAL, Portugal – U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Fernando Sorto, 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief from Plano, Texas, checks the oil on an A-10 Thunderbolt II engine in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 14, 2013. REAL THAW uses simulated scenarios with complex, realistic situations to provide appropriate training for multinational, joint theater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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Finishing Strong: 81st maintainers rock final exercise

MONTE REAL, Portugal – An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron sits on the flight line before a mission in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 13, 2013. REAL THAW uses simulated scenarios with complex, realistic situations to provide appropriate training for multinational, joint theater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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Finishing Strong: 81st maintainers rock final exercise

MONTE REAL, Portugal – An Airman from the 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit checks the inside of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft after a mission in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 13, 2013. REAL THAW seeks to provide a realistic operating environment that accurately reflects current theaters of operation, provide adequate training to multinational participants while coordinating joint operations assets on land, air and sea, and improve interoperability between allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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REAL THAW 13 sets aim for interoperability

MONTE REAL, Portugal – Maintainers recovers A-10 Thunderbolt II jets from the 81st Fighter Squadron after a mission in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 14, 2013. The 81st is participating in REAL THAW, a Portuguese military exercise that seeks to provide a realistic operating environment that accurately reflects current theaters of operation, provide adequate training to multinational participants while coordinating joint operations assets on land, air and sea, and improve interoperability between allied forces.The training is for multinational, joint operations in support of future military operations within the framework of several international cooperating forces, such as NATO and EU. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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REAL THAW 13 sets aim for interoperability

MONTE REAL, Portugal – Two A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron take off from Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 14, 2013. The A-10’s are participating in a simulated scenario with complex, realistic situations that provide training for multinational, joint theater operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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REAL THAW 13 sets aim for interoperability

MONTE REAL, Portugal – U.S. Airmen from the 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft for take-off in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 14, 2013.This is the first time the 81st has participated in REAL THAW, a multinational exercise hosted by the Portuguese military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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REAL THAW 13 sets aim for interoperability

MONTE REAL, Portugal – Pilots from the 81st Fighter Squadron prepare for an upcoming mission in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 14, 2013. The 81st is participating in REAL THAW, a Portuguese military exercise. This exercise seeks to provide a realistic operating environment that accurately reflects current theaters of operation, provide adequate training to multinational participants while coordinating joint operations assets on land, air and sea, and improve interoperability between allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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REAL THAW 13 sets aim for interoperability

MONTE REAL, Portugal – U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Steve Vaughn, 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit jet engine mechanic from Chattanooga, Tenn., walks on the wing of an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during a pre-flight inspection in Monte Real, Portugal, Feb. 14, 2013. The 81st is participating in REAL THAW, a Portuguese military exercise that seeks to provide a realistic operating environment that accurately reflects current theaters of operation, provide adequate training to multinational participants while coordinating joint operations assets on land, air and sea, and improve interoperability between allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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81st departs for final European exercise

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron takes off Feb. 8, 2013. The 81st FS is participating in REAL THAW 13, and will support the Portuguese military in realistic combat scenarios, including close air support, forward air control, combat search and rescue, air interdiction, maritime air support, and special operations forces integration and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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81st departs for final European exercise

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 81st Fighter Squadron takes off Feb. 8, 2013. The 81st FS is participating in REAL THAW 13, a multinational exercise in Portugal aimed at integrating forces from multiple NATO countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon/Released)

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AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Joshua Berard, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, signals an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot to proceed during a standard aircraft launch procedure on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares them for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

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AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Joshua Berard, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, completes a standard aircraft launch procedure for an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares them for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

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AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class Joshua Berard, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, completes a standard aircraft launch procedure for an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares them for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

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AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Airman 1st Class William Seay, left, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, and Airman 1st Class Joshua Berard, 480th AMU crew chief, complete a standard aircraft launch procedure for an F-16 Fighting Falcon on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares them for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

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AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Stephen Hoffler, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, puts a panel back onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during mandatory 30 day gun-load maintenance on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares pilots for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

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AMU keeps aerial combat power in air

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Senior Airman Stephen Hoffler, 480th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, puts a panel back onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon during mandatory 30 day gun-load maintenance on Ramp 4 here June 19. The 480th AMU plays a vital role in supporting the F-16’s combat training mission, which prepares pilots for regional defense and air superiority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon/Released)

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In-flight refueling mission showcases aircraft interoperability

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – An 480st Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot lines up the aircraft to be refueled during an orientation flight for 25 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and spouses here May 23. The Airmen and spouses flew on a 351st ARS KC-135 stationed out of RAF Mildenhall during an in-flight refueling of 81st and 480th Fighter Squadron aircraft from Spangdahlem AB. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)

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In-flight refueling mission showcases aircraft interoperability

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany – Joy Monroe, left, wife of Tech. Sgt. Andrew Monroe, 52nd Maintenance Group Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century representative; and Sara Reilly, center, wife of Capt. Brant Reilly, 480th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, take photos while watching Staff Sgt. Thomas Vesser, 351st Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueler, refuel aircraft during an orientation flight for 25 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and spouses here May 23. The Airmen and spouses flew on a 351st ARS KC-135 stationed out of RAF Mildenhall during an in-flight refueling of 81st and 480th Fighter Squadron aircraft from Spangdahlem AB. The 351st ARS and 52nd FW aircrew train together to enhance their interoperability to perform in-flight refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Matthew B. Fredericks/Released)

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