Monday, September 25, 2017

Seven Stories On Why Many In The U.S. Military Love The A-10

Deadly force: A line up of A-10s at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. Planes of this type will arrive in Kuwait for combat operations next week

Task & Purpose: 7 Stories That Remind Us Why Troops Love The A-10 Warthog

Every generation of American warriors gets the iconic aircraft it deserves, from the legendary B-52 Stratofortress to the F-14A Tomcat, and the service members and veterans who answered the call of duty after 9/11 are no exception. But the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, the workhorse of U.S. close air support in the skies for decades, and lovingly nicknamed “Warthog” by American troops, is more than just an aggro 30mm cannon with wings — it’s the guardian angel of U.S. and partner forces on the front lines of the Global War on Terror in countries like Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria.

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WNU Editor: The end for the A-10 may come sooner rather than later .... Air Force could ground A-10s as early as FY18 as life of wings runs out (Defense News).

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