News from Ukraine Conflict

[mirth]

What are the chances they "accidentally" leave some equipment behind?

[Airborne Rifles]

They're paratroopers. They'll sort it out.

[LongBlade]

I doubt that they will be that far forward for the time being.

They're not. The article says they're in Western Ukraine.

[mirth]

I doubt that they will be that far forward for the time being.

They're not. The article says they're in Western Ukraine.

I think you mean Western Russia.

[Nefaro]

They're not. The article says they're in Western Ukraine.

I think you mean Western Russia.

That's how Russia probably views the place.  Out to Poland.

[GDS_Starfury]

in other good news the first planes we've sent are the ones the dipships in the Air Force want to get rid of.

2/10/2015 - RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany  -- The U.S. Air Force deployed 12 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and approximately 300 Airmen as part of a theater security package to the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve this week.

The aircraft and Airmen, from the 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz., and are set to be in place and fulfilling the TSP mission by the end of the month.

The TSPs will augment U.S. Air Forces in Europe's existing efforts as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve by conducting flying training deployments and off-station training with NATO allies to further enhance interoperability.

Operation Atlantic Resolve is a demonstration of U.S. European Command and United States Air Forces in Europe's continued commitment to the collective security of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and dedication to the enduring peace and stability in the region.

"The Air Force has been rotating forces as a part of OAR for the past year," said Lt. Gen. Tom Jones, vice commander, United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa.  "The TSP is another way the Air Force is increasing rotational presence in Europe to reassure our allies and partner nations that our commitment to European security is a priority."

While in Germany, the unit will conduct training alongside NATO allies with the goal of strengthening interoperability and enhancing regional security. The unit will later forward deploy to locations in Eastern European NATO nations.

"The U.S. Air Force's forward presence in Europe area provides the support infrastructure needed to increase our current force and build new and deeper partnerships across the continent," said Jones.

The A-10s are the first of several TSP deployments to Europe. Rotations will generally last six months, depending on mission and U.S. European Command requirements. Although a first in Europe, the Air Force has been conducting similar TSP rotations in the Pacific region since 2004.

http://www.usafe.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123438740

[Staggerwing]

Putin will go down in history as the man who saved the A-10.

[GDS_Starfury]

[mirth]

Putin will go down in history as the man who saved the A-10.

How do you say 'Brrrrrrrrrpppppp!' in Russian?

[GDS_Starfury]

[GDS_Starfury]

[GDS_Starfury]

Im finding it funny how idiots on forums and whatnot are commenting on how the A-10 can't survive in a modern AAA environment.
I read this shit and think, Do you kids know what this thing was originally built for?

[mirth]

I love the smell of burning Russian armor in the morning!

[mirth]

Im finding it funny how idiots on forums and whatnot are commenting on how the A-10 can't survive in a modern AAA environment.
I read this shit and think, Do you kids know what this thing was originally built for?

It was built to survive concentrated Soviet Air Defenses. Manpads, ZSU-23s, etc.

[Gusington]

Ballsy move sending US paratroopers to Ukraine, even if it is in the west away from the front.