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final checks

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Grace Wheeler, a crew chief with the 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, performs a post-flight inspections on an A-10C Thunderbolt II, following a training mission at the Nevada Training and Test Range July 16, 2012. The 23d AMXS/74th AMU is deployed to Nellis AFB, Nev., in support of the Red Flag 12-4 exercise, which runs July 16-27, 2012. During post-flight inspections, crew chiefs check the serviceability of the aircraft by checking the tires, looking for cracks and leaks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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Checking for leaks

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Grace Wheeler, a crew chief with the 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, checks the bottom of an A-10C Thunderbolt II for leaks and cracks during a post-flight inspection at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16,2012. The 23d AMXS/74th AMU is deployed to Nellis in support of the Red Flag 12-4 exercise, which runs July 16-27, 2012. Wheeler is one of two female crew chiefs in her unit participating in Red Flag and hopes to gain some more experience and training that will help her prepare for future deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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post-flight inspection

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Grace Wheeler, a crew chief with the 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, checks the tail of an A-10C Thunderbolt II during a post-flight inspection at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16,2012. The 23d AMXS/74th AMU is deployed to Nellis in support of the Red Flag 12-4 exercise, which runs July 16-27, 2012. Fourteen A-10s are deployed to Nellis from Moody Air Force Base, Ga., along with more than 200 aircrew, maintainers and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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Female crew chief

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Grace Wheeler, a crew chief with the 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, communicates with an A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot during a post-flight inspection at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., following a training mission at the Nevada Training and Test Range July 16, 2012. Wheeler is stationed at Moody AFB, Ga., and is participating in the Red Flag 12-4 exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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Here goes nothing

Airmen from the 38th Rescue Squadron jump out of an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, over the skies of Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 38th RQS trains, equips and employs combat-ready pararescueman, combat rescue officers and supporting Airmen in support of U.S. rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Taking the lead

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Freddie Kight, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, gives instructions to his unit members while flying in an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, over the skies of Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Kight ensured the Airmen knew the status of their mission and gave last-second instructions before conducting a static line jump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Mission details

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Freddie Kight, 38th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and Capt. Daniel Catino, 38th RQS combat rescue officer, discuss mission details in an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Kight and Catino each led a static line jump where they directed Airmen and ensured everyone was prepared to conduct the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Want some water?

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adrian Foster passes a cup of water to Staff Sgt. Freddie Kight while in an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen are both pararescueman with the 38th Rescue Squadron who participated in a static line jump to maintain their qualifications and remain ready for possible deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Back with the boys

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Bury, a combat rescue officer currently assigned to the 23d Wing Plans, Programs and Inspections office, approaches an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Bury participated in a static line jump with 38th Rescue Squadron Airmen to remain proficient at his CRO duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Checklist review

U.S. Staff Sgt. Robert Smith, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, removes ordnance from an A-10C Thunderbolt II while Tech. Sgt. Anthony Spencer reviews the checklists for the load July 16, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., in support of Red Flag 12-4 exercise. The experience gained at Red Flag by the weapons loaders offers the opportunity to load live ordnance not used at home station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sonny Cohrs/Released)

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A little to the left

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Tomaski, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, positions an MHU-83 bomb lift truck into position for unloading ordnance while Staff Sgt. Robert Smith gives direction. The two Airmen are part of a three-man crew loading ordnance onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II, July 16, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Red Flag 12-4 exercise. Once the ordnance is loaded, the aircraft is ready for its next mission. The teams work together to load the weapons as quickly, but as safely as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sonny Cohrs/Released)

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The Jammer

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Tomaski, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, drives an MHU-83 bomb lift truck into position for unloading ordnance from an A-10C Thunderbolt II, July 16, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during Red Flag 12-4 exercise. The A-10C weapons loaders here work in three-man load crews to get aircraft armed up for missions at the nearby Nevada Test and Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sonny Cohrs/Released)

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Arming up

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Bobby Corso (driver), Eleanor Moore and Senior Airman Christopher Tarbart, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons armament systems specialists, arm an A-10C Thunderbolt II with a SUU 25 Flare dispenser during Red Flag 12-4 exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16, 2012. A three man weapons load crew arm the A-10 with the proper weapons for the next sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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Removing munitions

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgts. Bobby Corso (driver), Eleanor Moore and Senior Airman Christopher Tarbart, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons armament systems specialists, remove and secure an AG M65 Maverick munition off an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Red Flag 12-4 exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16, 2012. A three man weapons load crew removed an AG M65 Maverick munition off an A-10 during its thru-flight inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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Turing wrenches

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eleanor Moore, and Senior Airman Christopher Tarbart, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons armament systems specialists, secure a SUU 25 flare onto an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Red Flag 12-4 exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16, 2012. A three man weapons load crew removed an AG M65 Maverick munition off an A-10 and replaced it with a SUU 25 Flare dispenser during its thru-flight inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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Checklist

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eleanor Moore, 23d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 74th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons armament systems specialist, reviews her checklist before removing munitions off an A-10C Thunderbolt II during Red Flag 12-4 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 16, 2012. Following proper procedures and safely working with a sense of urgency increases efficiency in loading munitions onto the aircraft, which is vital to the A-10 mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha/Released)

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Line rigging

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ben Haro and Tech. Sgt. Alfert Anderson, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmasters, rig a jump cable on an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The Airmen and their crew prepared the aircraft for 38th RQS pararescumen and combat rescue officers who performed static-line jumps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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Taking a break

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tim Turner and Tech. Sgt. Alfert Anderson, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmasters, take a moment to talk while preparing an HC-130P Combat King for flight July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. 71st RQS loadmasters work with the 23d Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel maintenance flight when loading cargo and the 38th RQS and 820th Base Defense Group when helping conduct parachute jumps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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The loadmaster

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremy Burgess, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, takes a moment to look out the back of an HC-130P Combat King July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. As a loadmaster, Burgess supervises the loading of C-130s, including cargo and passengers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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All systems go

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alfert Anderson, 71st Rescue Squadron loadmaster, prepares a HC-130P Combat King for flight July 16, 2012, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Part of a loadmaster’s job is to calculate the weight and balance of the cargo to ensure the aircraft flies safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

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