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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II brings a new close air support capability which enhances the lethality and readiness within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

The first U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off on the first A-10 sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The deployment of the A-10 offers the opportunity for U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) to experiment with close air support capabilities in order to achieve the most robust, diverse force possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Matthew Cover, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. The training mission was the first flown by an A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and highlights the 380th AEW relationship with their UAE service member counterparts who share the airspace and runway around Al Dhafra AB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II Sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Mayson Browning, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II before the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2022. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sabatino DiMascio)
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First A-10 Thunderbolt II Sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Captain Connor Jones, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, climbs into his aircraft before the first sortie at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 6, 2023. Since its creation in 1975, the A-10 has provided air support to ground troops, destroying adversary forces and infrastructure as the first aircraft designed specifically for close air support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Sabatino DiMascio)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the runway at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Air Base Emirates, after arriving March 31, 2023. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the aircraft will integrate seamlessly with the Air Warfare Center at Al Dhafra AB, ensuring close air support capabilities are well-represented in exercises and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/Released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady (center), 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, greets U.S. Air Force Col. Brian Hobbins (left), 380th Air Expeditionary Wing deputy commander, after arriving in his A-10 Thunderbolt II at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the 75th EFS and 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron will provide additional capabilities in close air support within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to deplane following his arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in the Middle East provide additional capabilities for U.S. Air Forces Central as well as providing the close air support (CAS) pilots opportunities to build upon their skillsets outside of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, prepares to deplane following his arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, including Brady's, arrived early to the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility following the congressional approval of moving A-10 Warthogs into the U.S. Central Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force pilot prepares to deplane following arrival at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. As part of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, the newly arrived A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft will integrate seamlessly with the Air Warfare Center at Al Dhafra AB, ensuring close air support capabilities are well-represented in exercises and missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/Released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II of the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron approaches for landing at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the 75th EFS and 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron will provide additional capabilities in close air support within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

The helmet of Lt. Col. E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, rests on the canopy of his A-10 Thunderbolt II after arriving at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The arrival of the A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in the Middle East provide additional capabilities for U.S. Air Forces Central as well as providing the close air support pilots opportunities to build upon their skillsets outside of the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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A-10s arrive at Al Dhafra Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col E. Aaron Brady, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron commander, speaks with 380th Air Expeditionary Wing leadership after arriving at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2023. The A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, now assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, arrived early to the U.S. Air Force Central Command area of responsibility following the congressional approval of moving A-10 Warthogs into the U.S. Central Command theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thundbolt II receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. Thunderbolt IIs have been involved in fighting from Mosul to Raqqa and are currently used in the fight against ISIS in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

Two U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs depart to continue a mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. A-10 Thunderbolt IIs have been involved in fighting from Mosul to Raqqa and are currently used in the fight against ISIS in countries such as Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Maj. Kirsten Ellis, a Pilot assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, inspects aircraft instruments on board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a refueling mission over Syria Dec. 1, 2017. The 447th AEG supports Operation Inherent Resolve by conducting refueling, close air support missions with KC-135 Stratotankers and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs along with aircraft maintenance located at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Rachel Cullen, a boom operator assigned to 447th Air Expeditionary Group, conducts pre-flight checks of a KC-135 Stratotanker before take-off at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 1, 2017. A boom operator is an aircrew member aboard a refueling aircraft responsible for safely and effectively refueling other aircraft during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot maneuvers his aircraft into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group during a refueling mission over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. The Polish Air Force is a military branch of the Polish Armed Forces, as of 2014 it consisted of around 16,425 military personnel and around 475 aircraft distributed among 10 bases throughout Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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447th AEG refueling mission from Incirlik Air Base Turkey

A Polish F-16 Fighting Falcon departs to continue a mission after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 447th Air Expeditionary Group over Syria, Dec. 1, 2017. The Polish Air Force is a military branch of the Polish Armed Forces, as of 2014 it consisted of around 16,425 military personnel and around 475 aircraft distributed among 10 bases throughout Poland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe)
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