Airmen demonstrate A-10 weapons loading in Korea

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2/12/2013 - Weapons loaders with the 25th Fighter Squadron connect an AGM-65 Maverick to an A-10 Thunderbolt II in preparation for operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-02 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 8, 2013. The AGM-65 Maverick is a tactical, air-to-surface guided missile designed for close air support, interdiction and defense suppression mission. It provides stand-off capability and high probability of strike against a wide range of tactical targets, including armor, air defenses, ships, transportation equipment and fuel storage facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert) Hi-res


2/12/2013 - Staff Sgt. Angel Dearce, 25th Fighter Squadron weapons load crew chief, guides an AGM-65 Maverick to attach to an A-10 Thunderbolt II in preparation for operational readiness exercise Beverly Bulldog 13-02 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 8, 2013. The AGM-65 Maverick is a tactical, air-to-surface guided missile designed for close air support, interdiction and defense suppression mission. It provides stand-off capability and high probability of strike against a wide range of tactical targets, including armor, air defenses, ships, transportation equipment and fuel storage facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Siekert) Hi-res

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