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250116-F-AD704-1156

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Blake Hitchcock, 47th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, performs pre-flight checks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2025. The 47th Fighter Squadron’s mission was to train, educate and mentor the world’s finest attack pilots for the Combat Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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250116-F-AD704-1128

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Blake Hitchcock, 47th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, performs pre-flight checks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2025. Pre-flight checks serve as a critical review process, enabling pilots to verify the operational status and safety of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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250116-F-AD704-1060

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft is on the flightline at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2025. The A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft was the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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250116-F-AD704-1031

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Holland, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, left, and Senior Airman Austin Perez, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron avionics technician, right, drill new safety wire holes in an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2025. Proper aircraft maintenance is crucial as it ensures the safety of the aircraft in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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250116-F-AD704-1178

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Blake Hitchcock, 47th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, prepares for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Jan. 16, 2025. The 47th Fighter Squadron conducts training for pilot initial qualification, transition, and instructor qualification in the A-10C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Samantha Melecio)
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BRRRRT on the Range

A U.S. Air Force student pilot from the 357th Fighter Squadron completes a weapons run in an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona, Oct. 4, 2024. The GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling gun is capable of firing 70 rounds per second. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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BRRRRT on the Range

A U.S. Air Force student pilot from the 357th Fighter Squadron approaches in an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona, Oct. 4, 2024. The student pilots fired the GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling guns and deployed flares as part of their weapons training at the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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BRRRRT on the Range

A U.S. Air Force student pilot from the 357th Fighter Squadron executes a gun strafe in an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona, Oct. 4, 2024. The Goldwater Range is in a remote location near Gila Bend, Arizona and is used for weapons training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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BRRRRT on the Range

A U.S. Air Force student pilot from the 357th Fighter Squadron flies an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona, Oct. 4, 2024. The 357th FS continues training A-10 pilots throughout the divestment process in order to generate certifying fighter pilots until 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Two historic A-10 squadrons inactivate at DM

U.S. Airmen and event attendees cheer during the 354th Fighter Generation Squadron inactivation ceremony, at DMAFB, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2024. The 354th FGS was activated on April 1, 2022, as a stand-alone generation squadron ready to deploy with the 354th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Two historic A-10 squadrons inactivate at DM

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during the 354th Fighter Squadron inactivation ceremony, at DMAFB, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2024. The colors, or flags, are posted at a military ceremony marking an anniversary or significant event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Two historic A-10 squadrons inactivate at DM

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Patrick Chapman, 354th Fighter Squadron commander, provides remarks during the 354th FS inactivation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2024. The 354th FS forged a lasting legacy, spanning from the skies over occupied Europe, the jungles of Southeast Asia, the mountains and valleys of Afghanistan, and across the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Two historic A-10 squadrons inactivate at DM

U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Hall, 355th Operations Group commander, speaks during the 354th FS inactivation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2024. Hall spoke of the Attack culture that will be present for years to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Two historic A-10 squadrons inactivate at DM

U.S. Air Force Col. Sean Hall, 355th Operations Group commander, speaks during the 354th FS inactivation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2024. After 9/11, the 354th FS deployed to Afghanistan seven times from 2002-2020 to support Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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357th Dragons readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trenton Woo, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, left, and Airman 1st Class Sargent Tanner, 357th FGS assistant dedicated crew chief, discuss the inspections on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 21, 2023. The exercise required the Airmen to make training jets fully combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)
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357th Dragons readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trenton Woo, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron dedicated crew chief, left, and Airman 1st Class Sargent Tanner, 357th FGS assistant dedicated crew chief, right, inspect an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 21, 2023. Crew chiefs were responsible for ensuring that all aircraft servicing was performed correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)
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357th Dragons readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Azukaego Okei-Nwabuokei, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron environmental and electrical specialist, watches as Staff Sgt. Natalia Moronds, 357th FGS weapons load team chief, performs a weapons operations test on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 21, 2023. Airmen were required to bring a training aircraft to combat-ready status within a given time-frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)
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357th Dragons readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Natalia Moronds, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load team chief, performs a weapons operations test on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 21, 2023. The weapons ops test was one of many steps required to verify the jet’s attack capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)
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357th Dragons readiness exercise

An A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron is on the flight line during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 21, 2023. The exercise began with weapons loading and stressed the importance of training squadrons maintaining combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)
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357th Dragons readiness exercise

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amariss Yunes, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron weapons load crew member, secures hardware to an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft during a training exercise at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., July 21, 2023. The exercise reinforced Yunes' readiness and kept her capable and combat-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)
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