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US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Erin Hurley, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Crew CHIEF Augmentee from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), waits to pull the wheel chalks on her aircraft, prior to take off for a training mission during Exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on the various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bethany Carroll, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Crew CHIEF from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), conducts a post flight inspection on her aircraft following a training mission during Exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on the various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bethany Carroll, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Crew CHIEF from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), marshals her aircraft into position following a training mission during Exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on the various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Dan Weinfurter, 347th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS tightens bolts used to secure an aircraft engine to a transfer stand, while replacing the starboard side outboard engine on a C-130P Hercules aircraft, at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate downed aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant (LT) Chris Simpson (left) an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Pilot from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), thanks his Crew CHIEF, SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ray Frost for the use of his jet, following a training flight at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate down aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant Kersten Whit, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Crew CHIEF from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), performs routine maintenance on his aircraft following a training mission during Exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on the various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

SENIOR AIRMAN (SAR), Ryan Renaurt, USAF, HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter, Door GUNNER, assigned to the 66TH Rescue Squadron, Nellis AFB, NV looks for simulated surface-to-air threats while flying over the gunnery range at Fallon Naval Air Station during DESERT RESCUE IX. DESERT RESCUE IX is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military in a real world rescue and combat scenario. Shadow of the aircraft is seen on the ground

An US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), parked on the flight line at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV), during exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is a joint service Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise hosted by the Naval Strike and Warfare Center, designed to simulate down aircrews, enabling CSAR related missions to experiment with new techniques in realistic scenarios. The setting sun silhouettes the image

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant Jonas Concepcion (left), an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Crew CHIEF stands by as USAF Major (MAJ) Dave Torres, (Pilot), does final checks prior to take off for a training mission during Exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. Both are members of the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG). The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on the various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Bethany Hunt, an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft Crew CHIEF Augmentee from the 118th Fighter Squadron (FS), Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG), gives the hold signal to the Pilot, USAF Major (MAJ) Kevin McManaman, as Erin Hurley pulls the wheel chocks, prior to take off for a training mission during Exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted on the various ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT RESCUE XI

Base: Naval Air Station, Fallon

State: Nevada (NV)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Tsgt Scott Reed, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The A-10 Thunderbolt has excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. Called the “Warthog” for its aggressive look and often painted with teeth on the nose cone, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is the U.S. Air Force’s primary low-altitude close air support aircraft best known for its GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling gun designed to fire armor-piercing depleted uranium and high explosive incendiary rounds. In the 1970s the threat of Soviet armored forces and all-weather attack operations had become more serious. Six companies submitted aircraft proposals, with Northrop and Fairchild-Republic selected to build prototypes: the YA-9A and YA-10A, respectively. General Electric and Philco-Ford were selected to build and test GAU-8 cannon prototypes. First A-10 was delivered to the U.S. Air Force on 30 March 1976. By 1984, 715 airplanes had been built.

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Captain (CPT), John Andress, USMC, F-18D Hornet aircraft pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (All Weather) (VMFA "AW"-121), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar San Diego, CA adjusts his oxygen mask in preparation for a mission during DESERT RESCUE IX. DESERT RESCUE IX is a Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military in a real world rescue and combat scenario

Recently acquired C-130 Hercules assigned to the 103rd

US Air Force (USAF) Colonel (COL) Timothy J. Wrighton (left), Commander, 452nd Air Mobility Wing; USAF Major (MAJ) Tim Harris; Mr. Johnny Grant, Honorary Mayor of Hollywood, creator of the Hollywood Walk of Fame; USAF Major General (MGEN) James P. Czekanski, Commander, 4TH Air Force and Mr. Mike Tillemann, Hollywood Films National, pose for a photograph in front of a USAF C-141B Starlifter aircraft, on the flight line at March Air Reserve Base (ARB), California (CA). Mr. Grant presented MGEN Czekanski with videotapes of Oscar nominated movies to be flown overseas for the entertainment of American troops deployed in Afghanistan

With F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 148th Fighter Wing in the background, MASTER Sergeant (MSGT) Daniel Toay, USAF, 148th Maintenance Squadron, Minnesota Air National Guard, stands vigilant outside one of the Wing's restricted areas on September 27, 2001. MSGT Toay volunteered to perform additional duties as a security augmentee in addition to his normal Maintenance responsibilities. MSGT Toay is one of approximately 25 members of the unit augmenting existing security forces at the 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation NOBLE EAGLE

A US Air Force (USAF) A-10 Thunderbolt II, 442nd Fighter Wing (FW), Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Missouri (MO), pilot taxis into position for a hot refuel of his aircraft

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Aaron Allmon, Photographer, 1ST Combat Camera Squadron (CCS), uses a digital camera equipped with a telephoto lens to document Non-Combatant Evacuation training, during the rescue training exercise DESERT RESCUE XI. The exercise is the premiere Search And Rescue (SAR) training exercise involving all branches of the US Military and is conducted at the ranges at Fallon Naval Air Station (NAS), Nevada (NV)

Members of the 103rd Airlift Wing pose for a photo

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Danielle Schwamb assists USAF Major (MAJ) Jay Hallenbeck with his flight gear before he starts his second flight today. Both are with the 391st Fighter Squadron (FS), Bold Tigers, 366th Fighter Wing (FW), Mountain Home Air Force Base (AFB), Idaho (ID). The Bold Tigers are attempting to break the record for most sorties flown by one squadron over a three-day period, they will attempt to fly 96 sorties per day

Crew members of the 436th Military Airlift Wing, dressed in chemical warfare gear, pull chocks into position during a chemical warfare defense equipment test

A US Air Force (USAF) F/A-22 Raptor flown by USAF Major (MAJ) David Thole, 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada (NV), breaks away after completing a training mission with a USAF F-16 Fighting Falcon, flown by USAF MAJ Alex Grynkewich, 53rd Test and Evaluation Group (TEG), Nellis AFB, NV

In participation with EXERCISE DESERT RESCUE IX, STAFF Sergeant Lee T. Gaudreau with the 320th Special Tactical Squadron, Okinawa, Japan (hometown is Haverhill, Mass.), completes a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump from the HC-130 near the B-16 range at Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada.Desert Rescue IX is the premiere search and rescue (SAR) training exercise involving Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine personnel. It is conducted at the ranges of Fallon Naval Air Station, Nevada

A 8-year old boy named Keith Trott, checks out the control panel of a US Army (USA) UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter, during the Summer Knights car show and swap meet, held at Bradley Air National Guard Base (ANGB) Berlin Connecticut (CT). The program donates contributions for families of deployed service men and women, of the Connecticut Army National Guard (CTARNG) and the Connecticut Air National Guard (CTANG)

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