333rd FS trains at Dare County Bomb Range

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 333rd Fighter Squadron drops ordnance during a training mission at the Dare County Bomb Range, N.C., July 11, 2012. The range allows F-15E aircrew the ability to hone their target-engaging skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes/Released)

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333rd FS trains at Dare County Bomb Range

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 333rd Fighter Squadron prepares to engage targets during a training mission at the Dare County Bomb Range, N.C., July 11, 2012. The range allows F-15E aircrew the ability to hone their close air support skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes/Released)

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333rd FS trains at Dare County Bomb Range

An F-15E Strike Eagle from the 333rd Fighter Squadron banks right to avoid a simulated surface-to-air missile during a training mission at the Dare County Bomb Range, N.C., July 11, 2012. The range allows F-15E aircrew the ability to hone their close air support skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gino Reyes/Released)

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333rd FS trains at Dare County Bomb Range

Published July 12, 2012
By Senior Airman Gino Reyes
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DARE COUNTY, N.C.-- -- Basic Course students from the 333rd Fighter Squadron conducted training at the Dare County Bomb Range, here, July 11. During their training mission the aircrew practiced providing close air support while dropping training ordnance. The training is a part of the basic course student's curriculum that must be completed satisfactorily prior to graduating. The training consisted of dropping multiple concrete bombs on designated targets on the range, along with successfully avoiding simulated surface-to-air missiles. All 4th Fighter Wing F-15E aircrew use the Dare County Bomb Range to hone their close air support skills.