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AMXS plays vital role in Operation Saber Crown 10-3

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Ryan Mercado, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, inspects the leading edge flap as part of an F-16's 400-hour phase inspection in Hangar 2 Jan. 21. The phase inspection is essential to keep the aircraft mission capable. (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 Kyle Chipman, 52nd Equipment Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief, safety wires a hydraulic line on an F-16's nose landing gear in Hangar 2 Jan. 21. Every six years the F-16's landing gear is refurbished. (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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Saber Crown 10-02

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Airmen from the 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel a 22nd Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon Nov. 20 here. The 52nd Fighter Wing participated in Operation Saber Crown 10-02 to evaluate the ability to function during a real-world contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

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Saber Crown 10-02

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 22nd Fighter Squadron line a ramp on the flightline Nov. 20 here. The 22nd and 81st Fighter Squadrons participated in the Phase I exercise that tested the 52nd Fighter Wing’s capabilities to operate during a real-world contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

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Saber Crown 10-02

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 22nd Fighter Squadron line a ramp Nov. 20 here. The 22nd and 81st Fighter Squadrons participated in Operation Saber Crown 10-02, which tested the 52nd Fighter Wing’s capabilities to operate during a real-world contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

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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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726th AMS supports AMC mission

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- A fleet of cargo aircraft line the Spangdahlem Air Base flightline Nov. 5. The 726th Air Mobility Squadron is responsible for the refueling and repair of planes supporting various contingencies around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathanael Callon)

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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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