A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany (2)
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Senior Airman Alexander W. Ahlstrom, a crew chief from Spandahlem Air Base, Germany directs an A-10 towards the aircraft taxi lane before departure from MacDill AFB Fla. The A-10 unit is deployed to MacDill AFB to support exercise Atlantic Strike VI in Avon Park Fla. An F/A-18 Hornet taxies towards the runway at MacDill AFB Fla. in support of exercise Atlantic Strike VI, a U.S. Central Command Air Forces-sponsored exercise focusing on urban close air support operations. A-10 Thunderbolt II close air support aircraft are prepared for the next sortie as the Navy component departs for the Avon Park military ranges.
U.S. Air Force Photo By Airman 1st Class Stephenie Wade