An A-10 pilot from the 303d Fighter Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., places an American flag on the dash of his aircraft before launching from Thessaloniki Air Base, Greece, to perform close-air-support training with NATO partner nations as part of Exercise Defender Europe 23 on May 15, 2023. The speed, range, and maneuverability of airpower allows CAS assets to attack targets that enable the ground scheme of maneuver. When conditions for air operations are permissive, CAS can be conducted at any place and time friendly forces are in close proximity to enemy forces. Exercises such as DE23 help solidify relationships and build on time-tested alliances by improving interoperability and strengthening already established relationships with Allied and partnered nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Bob Jennings)
Date Taken: | 05.11.2023 |
Date Posted: | 05.15.2023 05:53 |
Photo ID: | 7796176 |
VIRIN: | 230515-F-QV161-0009 |
Resolution: | 6048x4024 |
Size: | 2.4 MB |
Location: | THESSALONIKI, GR |
Web Views: | 24 |
Downloads: | 5 |
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