MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho – A 389th Fighter Squadron pilot and weapons systems operator walk to their F-15E Strike Eagle after their pre-flight briefing during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-04.1 Feb. 28. During the Phase I exercise, one of the main objectives is to deploy a predetermined number of jets from each squadron to the simulated deployed location. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho - Three F-15E Strike Eagles from the 389th Fighter Squadron, taxi to the end of the runway for their final inspection prior to their takeoff to the simulated deployed location during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-04.1 Feb. 28. During the Phase I exercise, a main objective is to deploy a predetermined number of jets from each squadron to the simulated deployed location. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho – An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 391st Fighter Squadron, takes off to the simulated deployed location during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-04.1 Feb. 28. During the Phase I exercise, a main objective is to deploy a predetermined number of jets from each squadron to the simulated deployed location. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)
MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho – Senior Master Sgt. Alvin Flores, 366th Maintenance Group quality assurance chief, does a quick walk around of his vehicle to check for any foreign objects that may have gotten lodged in the tires of his truck during Exercise Sharpshooter 08-04.1 Feb. 28. Foreign object damage on the flightline is a high priority and can be greatly reduced by eliminating it before it reaches the jets. The 366th Fighter Wing conducts exercises to prepare personnel and equipment for the upcoming March 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Ryan Crane)