A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off for a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off for a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Combat Sortie Prep

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt Pablo Manceuax, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot, goes through his pre-flight check list before a combat sortie out of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2023. The deployment of A-10s provides additional capabilities in tandem with other fighter aircraft throughout the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chris Jacobs/released)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Harold, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, conducts preflight checks in an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Prusso, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, marshalls a 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II for a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Prusso, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to marshal a 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II for a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dylan Prusso, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, replaces the boarding ladder of a 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II for a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel Harold, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, prepares to taxi an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares to taxi an A-10 Thunderbolt II prior to a combat sortie in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2022. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft. This deployment also provides close air support specialists the ability to build upon their skills in environments outside of the United States and ensure combat operations remain sharp across the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alex Fox Echols III)

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A-10s complete combat sortie during deployment

Published April 22, 2023
By Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) Public Affairs
Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central)

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. --

The 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron completed a combat sortie out of Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, April 20, 2023. The deployment of A-10s in the region provides additional capability in the Middle East alongside fighter aircraft and offers an opportunity to experiment and innovate with close air support specialists. Ninth Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Central) is committed to ensuring security and stability alongside our partners in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Combat Sortie Prep

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie

A-10 Thunderbolt II Flies Combat Sortie