Final A-10 MQT

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Hunter Mason, a 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, performs preflight checks prior to the final training exercise on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 18, 2026. Mason was preparing for the final flight exercise needed to complete his mission qualification training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Final A-10 MQT

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Hunter Mason, a 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, conducts preflight checks before the completion of his mission qualification training at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 18, 2026. Mason is part of the final class of A-10 pilots to graduate from the 357th FS. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Final A-10 MQT

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Hunter Mason, a 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, enters an A-10 cockpit at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 18, 2026. Mason was going through the final preflight checks before the culminating exercise of his mission qualification training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)

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Final A-10 MQT

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathon Mitchell, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, left, and 1st Lt. Hunter Mason, a 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, right, complete the final safety checks before taking off at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 18, 2026. Mason participated in a close air support exercise as part of his mission qualification training. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Final A-10 MQT

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft takes off at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 18, 2026. The final class of A-10 Formal Training Unit students completed their mission qualification training, becoming the last pilots to graduate from the 357th Fighter Squadron.(U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd)

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Final A-10 MQT

Published March 20, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Jaden Kidd, Airman Najzee Kuzu
355th Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Hunter Mason, a 357th Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot, performs preflight checks prior to the final training exercise on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 18, 2026. Mason was preparing for the final flight exercise needed to complete his mission qualification training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Najzee Kuzu)