STARBASE students get a hands-on lesson of the A-10 Thunderbolt II
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Olson, 47th Fighter Squadron pilot, talks about the A-10 Thunderbolt II to STARBASE students at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 9, 2011. The STARBASE program provides students with 20-25 hours of stimulating experiences at National Guard, Navy, Marine, Air Force Reserve and Air Force bases across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Greg Steele/Released)