A-10 engine build marks closing chapter at Davis-Monthan

Senior Airman Thomas Guzman, an aerospace propulsion journeyman assigned to the 355th Component Maintenance Squadron, prepares to test start the engine of a A-10C Thunderbolt II engine at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 30, 2026. Engine tests are vital to verify the A-10C Thunderbolt II performs correctly, ensuring the 355th Wing can generate combat-ready airpower in support of rescue and attack operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Ornelas Jr.)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Christopher Ornelas Jr.
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NIKON Z 6_2

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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63/10

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1/100

ISO

125

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