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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Rentschler, A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Joseph Defino, aerospace propulsion technician, both deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, check the engine of an A-10C after the aircraft completed maritime domain awareness mission over the waters west of the Philippines April 21, 2016. The aircraft and Airmen are deployed in support of the first iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent, which was stood up at the invitation of the Philippine government in order to promote interoperability, build upon the relationship with our Philippine counterparts, and reaffirm the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Whetham, weapons load crew chief, and Senior Airman Jonathan Simmons, weapons load crew member, inspect a training round from an A-10C Thunderbolt II after the aircraft completed a maritime domain awareness mission in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal west of the Philippines April 21, 2016. These missions are intended to provide more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace, and as such, the aircraft do not carry live rounds. Whetham and Simmons are deployed to Clark Air Base, Philippines from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Espinoza, A-10C Thunderbolt II crew chief, deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, goes through a checklist for an A-10C after the aircraft conducted an air and maritime domain awareness mission intended to provide more transparent air and maritime situational awareness ensuring safety for military and civilian activities in international waters April 21, 2016, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. The aircraft’s parts are interchangeable left and right, including the engines, main landing gear and vertical stabilizers, thus the aircrew and maintainers can deploy with minimal equipment and still ensure the jets are ready to fly at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Simmons, a weapons load crew member deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, inspects an A-10C Thunderbolt II prior to the aircraft’s takeoff April 21, 2016, at Clark Air Base, Philippines. The aircraft and Airmen are deployed in support of the first iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent, designed to promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF maintainers keep A-10 airborne

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Rister, an avionics technician deployed from Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, unscrews a panel on an A-10C Thunderbolt II after the aircraft completed a mission flying in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal April 21, 2016. The aircraft can be serviced and operated from bases with varied facilities, additionally; many of its parts are interchangeable left and right, including the engines, main landing gear and vertical stabilizers. These unique aspects of the aircraft allow the aircrew and maintainers to deploy with minimal equipment and still ensure the jets are ready to fly missions out of Clark AB at a moment’s notice, exercising the rights of freedom of navigation in international waters and international airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Mobili, a dedicated crew chief with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, salutes the pilot an A-10C Thunderbolt II after marshalling the aircraft for take off at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. Maintenance Airmen play a critical role in the newly stood up Air Contingent’s ongoing operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. Mobili is a Miami, Florida, native. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Two U.S. Air Force maintenance Airmen, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, take a break after successfully launching two A-10C Thunderbolt IIs at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. Maintenance Airmen play a critical role in the newly stood up Air Contingent’s ongoing operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10C is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains and can be serviced and operated from austere bases with limited facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is prepped for a mission out of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10C is here as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10 is capable of loitering close to the surface for extended periods to allow for excellent visibility over land and sea domains. Through these missions, U.S. Pacific Command and the Philippine military seek to provide transparent maritime situational awareness while ensuring safety of military and civilian operations in international waters and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, return to Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016, after flying their first operational mission through international airspace in the vicinity of Scarborough Shoal west of the Philippines providing air and maritime situational awareness. These missions promote transparency and safety of movement in international waters and airspace, showcasing the U.S. commitment to ally and partner nations and to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region’s continued stability now and for generations to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Two U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, return to Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016, after flying their first operational mission in the region. These missions provide an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and interoperability with our Philippine counterparts and bolster regional security interests and goals. The HH-60Gs are joined by five A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, and 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent here conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, touches down at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016, after returning from its first operational mission through international airspace providing air and maritime situational awareness. The A-10C’s mission enhances U.S. military assets in the region upholding freedom of navigation and over flight. The five A-10Cs are joined with three HH-60G Pave Hawks and approximately 200 personnel deployed from multiple Pacific Air Forces units to make up the first iteration of the U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies overhead after taking off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. Two HH-60Gs and four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, took off today marking the first mission in a several week long deployment. These missions promote transparency and safety of movement in international waters and airspace, showcasing the U.S. commitment to ally and partner nations and to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region’s continued stability now and for generations to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

Four U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, fly overhead after returning from their first mission out of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10Cs are part of the newly stood up Air Contingent here conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10 missions enhance the U.S. military assets in the region upholding freedom of navigation and over flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, flies overhead after taking off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. Two HH-60Gs and four A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, took off today marking the first mission in a several week long deployment. These missions promote transparency and safety of movement in international waters and airspace, showcasing the U.S. commitment to ally and partner nations and to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region’s continued stability now and for generations to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A Philippine Air Force PZL W-3 Sokół search and rescue helicopter flies over as two U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepare for lift off at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. At Clark AB, the two country’s air and ground forces maintain a close bilateral bond through annual military exercises. The HH-60Gs are part of the first Air Contingent stood up here by U.S. Pacific Command in order to promote interoperability with the Philippine Air Force, build upon our already strong relationship, and reaffirm our commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, with the 33rd Rescue Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The HH-60Gs flew in support of a newly stood up U.S. Pacific Command Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Air Contingent will promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. This first deployment is conducting operations from Clark Air Base and consists of five A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, three HH-60G Pave Hawks and approximately 200 personnel deployed from multiple Pacific Air Forces units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10Cs are part of the newly stood up Air Contingent here conducting operations ranging from air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assurance all nations have access to the regional air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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PACAF A-10s, HH-60s fly first Air Contingent missions in Philippines

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, takes off from Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 19, 2016. The A-10Cs flew as part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The air contingent will promote interoperability and provide greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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Air assets flank A-10C

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sits on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs stayed supporting a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The contingent provides opportunities to expand cooperation and interoperability with Philippine counterparts and reassure partners and allies of the United States' commitment in the region. The five A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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A-10Cs ready for deployment

Three of five U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs, with the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, sit on the flight line of Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, 2016, after having flown missions in support of Exercise Balikatan 16. The A-10Cs are part of a newly stood up Air Contingent in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region that provides credible combat forces to the region capable of a variety of mission including force projection, air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law. The A-10Cs were joined by three HH-60G Pavehawks and approximately 200 Pacific Air Forces personnel including aircrew, maintainers, logistics and support personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)

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