Pilots, jets complete redeployment of aviation package

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Capt. Lance Orr, 303rd Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, returns from Afghanistan April 17, 2012. The 303rd FS is part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Johnston) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 79-0109 "Thunderbolt of Lincoln" from the 303rd Fighter Squadron.



4/17/2012 - Lt. Col. Mark Ernewein, 303rd Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, returns from Afghanistan April 17, 2012. The 303rd FS is part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Johnston) Hi-res

Note: "Fifi. DELIVERIN' PAIN!" ladder door art. She rides an AGM-65.



























Maj. Brian Leiter, 303rd Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, returns from Afghanistan April 17, 2012, while his son waits for his first hug. The 303rd FS is part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Johnston) Hi-res

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