Preparing for flight

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Vaughan, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares an A-10C Thunderbolt II for flight during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Crew chiefs are critical to ensuring safety during and after flight missions. They are responsible for pre-flight inspections, launch recovery and service maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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All systems go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Marthey, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, reviews aircraft data during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Crew chiefs review data and conduct pre-flight inspections of all aircraft before flight to ensure they are mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Pilot and crew chief

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Clausen, 23d Fighter Group A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, hands flight equipment to Senior Airman Joshua Vaughan, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, before takeoff in an A-10 during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Pilots and crew chiefs stay in constant communication with each other during pre-flight checks to ensure maximum safety of personnel and assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Pre-flight inspection

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Clausen, 23d Fighter Group -10C Thunderbolt II pilot, conducts a pre-flight inspection of an A-10 during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The inspection was Clausen's last chance to recognize any safety hazards or discrepancies with the aircraft before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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The Thunderbolt

An A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 74th Fighter Squadron readies for flight during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. OREs test the 23d Wing’s ability to meet wartime and contingency tasks and survive and operate in a deployed location. The 23d Wing will conduct one more ORE before the operational readiness inspection scheduled in late March. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Medical tech.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shamarcles Williams, 23d Medical Group medical technician, poses for a photo outside the deployed medical facility during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Williams is from Linden, Ala., and said he enjoys his current job but hopes to become commissioned as a nurse in the Air Force one day. During the exercise, he helped provide medical care and treatment to simulated victims of various injuries, attacks and illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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PERSCO team

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman DeVondre McNeill, right, and Master Sgt. Jason Chrisman, both of the 23d Force Support Squadron, review personnel data during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the exercise, the two Airmen were part of the personnel support for contingency operations team and were responsible for all personnel related issues to include accountability, casualties, emergency leave, promotions, reenlistments and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Squad lead brief

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mark Drehl, 23d Security Forces Squadron squad leader, gives a pre-combat brief during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. During the ORE, the unit maintained a 360-degree security and controlled the entry control point at the field training exercise site. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Pre-combat inspection

U.S. Air Force Capt. George Hern, 23d Security Forces Squadron flight commander, left, conducts a pre-combat inspection with Airman 1st Class Jordan Patterson, 23d SFS patrolman, during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The inspection was done prior to a patrol rehearsal and ensured every member had the required equipment to complete the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Patrol rehearsal

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jason Haskins and Senior Airman Gregory Walker, 23d Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, participate in a combat patrol rehearsal during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The unit conducted the rehearsal so each member understood their roles and responsibilities during an actual patrol. During the session, they trained on formations, tactics and various fighting positions used to complete their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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A little to the left

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Todd Messer, 23d Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuels systems journeyman, guides a forklift to its position during an operational readiness exercise Feb. 15, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Messer and his unit provided daily maintenance at the field training exercise site and performed post-attack reconnaissance sweeps as needed. They also supplemented the 23d Security Forces Squadron and helped conduct security duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Moody continues ORI readiness

Published Feb. 21, 2012

Preparing for flight

All systems go

Pilot and crew chief

Pre-flight inspection

The Thunderbolt

Medical tech.

PERSCO team

Squad lead brief

Pre-combat inspection

Patrol rehearsal

A little to the left