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A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st Fighter Squadron line up for take off in support of a close air support mission Sept. 10, during Ramstein Rover 2012 here. They provided close air support to ground support conducting forward air control training. RARO 12 is a NATO-partnership building exercise involving more than 16 nations. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st FS are participating in the exercise to provide close air support to partnering nations and practice forward air control missions with their NATO allies in international security assistance force realistic scenarios. During this mission the 81st FS pilots supported German and Italian forward air controllers. Participating in exercises like RARO 12 ensures effective employment of airpower in support of alliance or coalition forces while mitigating risks to civilians in contingency operations.
| Date Taken: | 09.10.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 09.12.2012 02:21 |
| Photo ID: | 662155 |
| VIRIN: | 120910-F-GX122-230 |
| Resolution: | 3996x1980 |
| Size: | 737.9 KB |
| Location: | NAMEST AIR BASE, CZ |
| Web Views: | 38 |
| Downloads: | 8 |
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