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    Sky Shield 9 kicks off [Image 8 of 22]

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    07.14.2024

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    An A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron deployed from Michigan’s Selfridge Air National Guard Base performs a pre-flight check at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility during Exercise Sky Shield 9, July 14, 2024. Sky Shield exercises involve multiple air and ground assets, including fighter jets, air defense systems and command and control elements. Part of Exercise Sky Shield 9, intended to increase the air component operability between the U.S., Qatar and partner nations, the pilots practice collaborative inflight training scenarios and combat search and rescue (CSAR) regional tactics, techniques, and procedures in defense of regional airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joshua Smoot)

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    Date Taken: 07.14.2024
    Date Posted: 07.25.2024 05:24
    Photo ID: 8549213
    VIRIN: 240714-F-UA699-1110
    Resolution: 5338x3559
    Size: 7.3 MB
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