A pilot and crew chief conduct a pre-flight inspection on an A-10 Thunderlt boII aircraft outside a hardened aircraft shelter at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, before leaving for Exercise Dacian Thunder on July 6, 2012.

The 81st Fighter Squadron, along with members of the Romanian air force, are working together during the exercise to practice close-air support and combat search and rescue techniques.

The pilot is with the 81st FS and the crew chief is with the 52nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillon Davis