Davis-Monthan Air Force Base

A photo of a pilot putting on his helmet. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, prepares to takeoff in an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. A-10 pilots are protected by titanium armor that also protects parts of the flight control system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of an aircraft sitting with it's canopy open. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, prepares to takeoff in an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 355th TRS conducts and maintains academics, flying, specialized and electronic interactive training for A-10 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of an Airman signaling an aircraft. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Lantz, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, marshals an A-10 for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FGS provides direct maintenance support to the 357th Fighter Squadron following Air Combat Command’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, prepares to takeoff in an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. A-10 pilots are protected by titanium armor that also protects parts of the flight control system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

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A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, prepares to takeoff in an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 355th TRS conducts and maintains academics, flying, specialized and electronic interactive training for A-10 aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

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A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Lantz, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, marshals an A-10 for takeoff at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FGS provides direct maintenance support to the 357th Fighter Squadron following Air Combat Command’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

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A Pilot and his Wingman

Published May 25, 2022
By Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --

A photo of an aircraft sitting under a sun shade on the flight line. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, climbs into an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 355th TRS conducts Air Force training requirements for over 100 students annually and provides quality assurance for aircrew training contracts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of a pilot performing preflight checks. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Marin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, perform preflight inspections on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. A-10 pilots are required to fulfill and maintain specific training and upkeep flying hours every year to ensure they are prepared to accomplish the mission downrange at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of a pilot and an maintainer doing preflight checks. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Lantz, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, performs preflight checks on an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FGS provides direct maintenance support to the 357th Fighter Squadron following Air Combat Command’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of a pilot walking around the aircraft. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, performs a walk-around inspection on an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The A-10 is specially designed for close air support of ground forces and offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of a pilot walking around the aircraft. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, performs a walk-around inspection on an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The A-10 is specially designed for close air support of ground forces and offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of a maintainer performing preflight checks. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Lantz, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, performs preflight checks on an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FGS provides direct maintenance support to the 357th Fighter Squadron following Air Combat Command’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of a maintainer performing preflight checks. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Lantz, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, performs preflight checks on an A-10 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FGS provides direct maintenance support to the 357th Fighter Squadron following Air Combat Command’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of an aircraft taxiing away. — A Pilot and his Wingman

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron taxis down the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FS Dragons conducts an all formal course directed to aircraft transition, day and night weapons and tactics employment, air refueling and dissimilar air combat maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

A photo of a pilot and a maintainer walking side by side on the flight line. — A Pilot and his Wingman

U.S. Air Force Airman Logan Lantz, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II crew chief, and Maj. Joseph Martin, 355th Training Squadron A-10 pilot, step out to a jet on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 25, 2022. The 357th FGS provides direct maintenance support to the 357th Fighter Squadron following Air Combat Command’s Combat Oriented Maintenance Organization model. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)