Tigers show game face during ORI

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4/2/2012 - An A-10C Thunderbolt II operated by U.S. Air Force Capt. Adam Ratican, 76th Fighter Squadron, makes its way to a stopping point during a phase II operational readiness inspection at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 30, 2012. The ORI tested and evaluated the 23d Wing's ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks within a deployed location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 78-0674 from the 74th Fighter Squadron.



4/2/2012 - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Davis, 476th Maintenance Squadron, removes an A-10C Thunderbolt II flare mount during a phase II operational readiness inspection at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., March 30, 2012. Flares are defensive mechanisms used to avoid detection and attacks by enemy air defense systems. Davis dismounted the flares as part of a post-flight recovery checklist for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter) Hi-res

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