The last A-10 “Warthog” combat squadron has been retired at Tucson’s Davis-Monthan Air Force Base as the storied base shifts to a new special-operations mission. The 355th Wing’s historic 354th ...
The A-10 Warthog: Does It Have a Place on the Modern Battlefield? “Oh I wish I had a gun just like the A-10/I’d be happy as a baby in a playpen/I’d mow ‘em down like a weed-eater/With that 30 ...
US Air Force Maj. Lindsay "MAD" Johnson is the first woman to command the A-10 demo team. For over 40 years, the demo team has showcased the Warthog's combat capabilities during airshows. Johnson ...
With an unmatched 7,500 flight hours logged in the “Warthog,” Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks set a record that is unlikely ever to be surpassed, as the A-10 nears its divestiture from the U.S. Air Force’s ...
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Why the A-29 Super Tucano won’t replace the A-10

The A-10 Thunderbolt II was built around a gun and a mission: survive over a modern battlefield while shredding tanks and protecting troops under fire. The A-29 Super Tucano, by contrast, grew out of ...
While the A-10 and its accurate and lethal cannon are usually lauded for their critical role in close air support of ground troops, McSally said it also is effective in airborne forward air control ...
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, known around the world as the "Warthog," was first introduced in 1976. After nearly half a century in service, the U.S. Air Force is planning to retire the legendary attack ...
The epic A-10 Warthog is known for its 30mm cannon, but can it really turn enemy tanks into flaming wreckage so easily?
Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Air Force is retiring the A-10 “Warthog,” a dedicated close air support aircraft beloved by ground troops for its effectiveness in combat. -Despite its proven track ...
With the first Warthog sent to the Boneyard, Idaho ANG enters a new chapter while honoring three decades of A-10 Thunderbolt II heritage. The 124th Fighter Wing of the Idaho Air National Guard has ...
An A-10 at Davis-Monthan AFB taxis toward the boneyard on Feb. 6, 2024. (Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross/U.S. Air Force) The first set of A-10 Warthogs from the 355th Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, ...
CEREMONY. YES, THEY CELEBRATED THE LEGACY OF THE 1/75 WING WITH MIXED EMOTIONS. THEY INCLUDED ANGER, FRUSTRATION, BUT ALSO WITH A LOT OF PRIDE. THESE ARE THE FLAGSHIP AIRCRAFT OF THE 1/75 WING AND THE ...