The callsign "Sandy," used by U.S. Air Force aircraft and pilots conducting combat search-and-rescue operations, traces to late 1965. Capt. J.W. "Doc" George, a U.S. Air Force A-1 Skyraider pilot, ...

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 ...

The US air force’s decades-long A-10 Warthog era is entering its final phase, with the service shutting down the specialised weapons school that produced its most advanced A-10 combat instructors. Get ...

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 ...

Hawgsmoke originated in 1996, bringing together the A-10 community in a fierce yet celebratory competition of tactical precision. First held in Battle Creek, Michigan, this biannual event has become a ...

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 Thunderbolt II is the only jet purpose-built by the US military to provide close-air support to ground troops — its most fearsome feature being its powerful 30mm Gatling gun. In service for ...

At least two A-10 Warthogs named for Nintendo characters are currently deployed in combat operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility. By Nicholas Slayton Published Jan 26, 2026 8:01 AM EST Add ...

Approximately 30 Airmen from the 127th Maintenance Group, Michigan Air National Guard, broke new ground this summer when they successfully completed a combat turn on an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft in ...

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flies a routine mission over the Central Command area of responsibility on Jan. 9, 2025. (U.S. Air Force) U.S. House lawmakers want the Air Force to keep the A-10 ...