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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.

(Staff Sgt. Ashley N. Mikaio)

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines -- 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.

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