An 81st Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off for a close air support and forward air control mission Sept. 10, during Ramstein Rover 2012 here. 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. 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 02:25 |
Photo ID: | 662161 |
VIRIN: | 120910-F-GX122-270 |
Resolution: | 4256x2832 |
Size: | 540 KB |
Location: | NAMEST AIR BASE, CZ |
Web Views: | 29 |
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