D-M operational readiness exercise

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DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Lt. Col. Clarence Johnson, 354th Fighter Squadron commander, fastens the straps on his vest while Senior Airman Jeff Gronemyer, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, does a final inspection on the cockpit of an A-10 during the Phase 1 operational readiness exercise here Aug. 16. A Phase 1 ORE simulates Airmen preparing to deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore) Hi-res
















DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – Senior Airman Jeff Gronemyer, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, wraps up a cord on the flight line during the Phase 1 operational readiness exercise here Aug. 16. Gronemyer began cleaning his work area as soon as the A-10 fighter jet he prepped left for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Timothy D. Moore) Hi-res