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241206-F-PT849-1209

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron receives maintenance after a flight to Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The U.S. and Philippine Air Forces are participating in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise, enabling joint force commanders to rapidly deploy forces across the region to maintain readiness, resilience, and operational initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
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241206-F-PT849-1199

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron is parked after a flight to Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
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241206-F-PT849-1176

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron receives maintenance after a flight to Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
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241206-F-PT849-1173

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Charles Durnin, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, goes over an A-10 Thunderbolt II checklist at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The U.S. and Philippine Air Forces are participating in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise, enabling joint force commanders to rapidly deploy forces across the region to maintain readiness, resilience, and operational initiative. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
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241206-F-PT849-1146

Four U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron park at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
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241206-F-PT849-1136

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, taxis after landing at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Dec. 6, 2024. The A-10 arrived to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment exercise alongside the Philippine Air Force; presenting layers of operational unpredictability to a competitor’s strategic decision making. The DFE exercise’s realistic combat training is essential to the success of air and space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)
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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Exercise Balikatan 2016. As part of an Air Contingent, a rotation of U.S. military aircraft and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark Air Base through the end of the month. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)
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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Balikatan 2016. Following their participation in BK 16, a rotation of U.S. military aircraft and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark Air Base through the end of the month. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)
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PACAF Airmen stand up Air Contingent in Phililppines

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines April 14, 2016, after flying missions for Balikatan 2016. This year marks the 32nd iteration of Balikatan, where U.S. service members continue to work “shoulder-to-shoulder” with members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines to increase combined readiness to address security concerns across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Following their participation in BK 16, the aircraft approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces Airmen will remain at Clark AB through the end of the month to stand up an Air Contingent. The Air Contingent will provide more transparent air and maritime domain awareness to ensure safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (US Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson/Released)
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Airfield managers maintain the flightline during Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen assigned to 51st Civil Engineer Squadron barrier management flight raise a barrier cable in the event a fighter jet over shoots the runway or during an emergency Nov. 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Barrier management airmen and airfield managers from the 51st Fighter Wing ensure the flightline is operational for aircraft participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to test the combat capabilities and enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Airfield managers maintain the flightline during Vigilant Ace 16

Airmen participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16 work on the flightline while two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs taxi past after a mission Nov. 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Members assigned to more than 8 squadrons from three separate bases across Pacific Air Forces are participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Airfield managers maintain the flightline during Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. David Morales, 51st Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, monitors the flightline while an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron lands Nov. 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Morales is responsible for ensuring the flightline is operational for every aircraft participating in the peninsula-wide readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Airfield managers maintain the flightline during Vigilant Ace 16

Staff Sgt. David Morales, 51st Operations Support Squadron airfield management operations supervisor, performs a flightline check Nov. 3, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The 51st Fighter Wing is participating in readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, a large-scale exercise designed to enhance the interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)
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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron taxi along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015, while an HH-60 Pavehawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan is prepped for take-off. The squadrons are participating in the combat search and rescue exercise, Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)
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Pacific Thunder tests CSAR capabilities, trains multiple units

A U.S. Air Force pilot taxis an A-10 Thunderbolt II along the runway of Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 16, 2015. A-10s from the 25th Fighter Squadron participated in the combat search and rescue exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02. Exercise Pacific Thunder brought together U.S. forces from the Air Force, Marines, and units from the Republic of Korea air force to practice air combat and CSAR by focusing on enhancing interoperability and combat readiness of the military alliance across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton/Released)
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Four ship of A-10s land at Osan Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2015, following a close air support training sortie. The A-10 can employ a wide variety of conventional munitions, including general purpose bombs, cluster bomb units, laser guided bombs, joint direct attack munitions, wind corrected munitions dispenser, AGM-65 Maverick and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, rockets, illumination flares, and the GAU-8/A 30mm cannon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Robert Howard/Released)
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Four ship of A-10s land at Osan Air Base

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the 25th Fighter Squadron land at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2015, following a close air support training sortie. The A-10 is a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform capable of surviving direct hits from armor-piercing and high-explosive projectiles up to 23mm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Robert Howard/Released)
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Four ship of A-10s land at Osan Air Base

A U. S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 25th Fighter Squadron lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 7, 2015, following a close air support training sortie. The A-10 is capable of a variety of missions, to include close air support, airborne forward air control, and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Robert Howard/Released)
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