Airman 1st Class Sean Lynn, 81st Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, prepares an A-10 Thunderbolt II to have training bombs loaded onto it Sept. 12, during Ramstein Rover 2012 here.  The A-10 is providing close air support for a forward air control training mission. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 81st Fighter Squadron are participating in the NATO exercise to provide close air support to partnering nations and practice forward air control missions with allies in international security assistance force realistic scenarios. Participating in exercises like RARO 12 ensures effective employment of airpower in support of alliance or coalition forces while mitigating risks to civilians in contingency operations.
Senior Airman Natasha Stannard
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