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    354th at Young Tactical Landing Site [Image 12 of 15]

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    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured during takeoff or landing on what appears to be an unpaved or semi-prepared forward operating strip. The aircraft's landing gear is still deployed and a dust cloud is visible behind it, suggesting high-speed ground movement. The setting is a rural or forested area under overcast skies.

    UNITED STATES

    05.22.2021

    Photo by Senior Airman Blake Gonzales 

    355th Wing

    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II lands at Young Tactical Landing Site, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, May 22, 2021. The 354th Fighter Squadron deployed to an unpaved landing zone to test the operational agility of the 355th Wing in austere and contested locations, a priority of Air Mobility Command’s Mobility Guardian 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Blake Gonzales)

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    Date Taken: 05.22.2021
    Date Posted: 05.24.2021 23:04
    Photo ID: 6661232
    VIRIN: 210522-F-FZ485-1267
    Resolution: 5568x3712
    Size: 1.23 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 62
    Downloads: 17

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    A military attack aircraft, identifiable as an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), is photographed in flight against an overcast, gray sky. The aircraft is captured in a banking maneuver, tilted at an angle, revealing its distinctive twin-engine, straight-wing configuration. The image appears to have been taken from a ground-level perspective looking upward.
    A military field camp setup on a sandy open area with numerous camouflage-patterned tents arranged across the ground. A small group of personnel in military uniforms are gathered in the middle distance, apparently discussing or receiving instruction. The setting appears to be a training area with forested hills and Quonset hut-style structures visible in the background.
    A military service member in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is setting up or adjusting a camouflage dome tent on a gravel surface. At least two similar camouflage tents are visible in the scene, suggesting a field encampment setup. The setting appears to be a military training area with a treeline in the background under overcast skies.
    A military personnel wearing multicam/OCP camouflage uniform is holding and reading a yellow Kestrel 5500 weather meter in an open field. The device, used for measuring wind speed, temperature, humidity, and other atmospheric conditions, is being held up and examined. The setting appears to be a rural training area with open fields and tree lines in the background.
    A close-up photograph of a military personnel's arm in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform, displaying an 'ATC' (Air Traffic Control) tab patch and an Air Combat Command shield patch. The individual is holding a Harris brand military tactical radio with an extended antenna. The image focuses on unit identification and equipment details.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform is observed from behind, watching a formation of four military aircraft flying in diagonal echelon formation against an overcast sky. The aircraft appear to be twin-engine military jets or attack aircraft based on their silhouettes. The scene suggests a flyover event, possibly at a military ceremony or air show.
    A military service member in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is using a military tactical radio in the foreground. Multiple other service members in similar uniforms are visible in the background on what appears to be a training field or outdoor military installation. The setting suggests a field training exercise or communications drill.
    A military service member in camouflage uniform observes an aircraft, identifiable as an A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog), taking off or flying low over a grassy airfield. The scene appears to be at a forward operating base or military airstrip surrounded by treeline and rolling hills. The image captures a ground-level perspective emphasizing the relationship between the observer and the aircraft.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured in flight against an overcast sky with patches of blue. The aircraft is shown in a low-altitude pass, displaying its distinctive twin-engine rear-mounted configuration, straight wings, and characteristic nose-mounted GAU-8 Avenger cannon housing. The aircraft appears to be in standard gray livery with landing gear retracted and various underwing stores visible.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) ground attack aircraft is taxiing on a grass-bordered runway or taxiway. The canopy is open and a helmeted pilot is visible in the cockpit. The aircraft displays standard USAF markings and appears to be in operational condition.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is shown from a front-facing perspective on a gravel taxiway or runway. The aircraft features a distinctive shark mouth nose art and has ground crew personnel performing pre-flight or maintenance checks beneath it. The setting appears to be a forward operating location or airfield with green fields visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft is captured during takeoff or landing on what appears to be an unpaved or semi-prepared forward operating strip. The aircraft's landing gear is still deployed and a dust cloud is visible behind it, suggesting high-speed ground movement. The setting is a rural or forested area under overcast skies.
    A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft with tail number 648 is parked on a dirt/gravel taxiway or forward operating strip. Ground crew personnel are performing maintenance or pre-flight checks around the aircraft, with a yellow ground support unit nearby. Additional A-10 aircraft are visible in the background to the right.
    The image shows multiple A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) ground-attack aircraft parked on what appears to be an unpaved forward operating strip or taxiway. Ground crew personnel are performing maintenance on the foreground aircraft, with its canopy open and a ladder positioned against the cockpit. Additional A-10s are visible in the background along the strip, with personnel moving around them.
    A group of approximately 30-35 military personnel in camouflage uniforms pose for a group photograph on a dirt/gravel surface in front of two A-10 Thunderbolt II (Warthog) attack aircraft. The aircraft display U.S. Air Force markings and are parked on what appears to be a forward operating strip or austere airfield. The setting includes a treeline in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

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