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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Thompson, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, salutes U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Sulte, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot, as she taxis on a flight line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. In addition to the 30mm GAU-8/A Gatling gun, the A-10 can carry up to 16,000 pounds of mixed ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Thompson, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, looks inside the cockpit of an A-10 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. The A-10 is capable of flying at extremely low speeds and elevation, enabling it to perform close air support, airborne forward air control, and combat search and rescue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Thompson, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, left, and Capt. Sydney Sulte, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot, prepare to launch an A-10 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. Pilots and crew chiefs perform pre-flight inspections to verify aircraft are working properly and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sits on a flight line within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. The A-10 is outfitted with a 30mm GAU-8/A Gatling gun that is capable of firing 3,900 rounds a minute and has primarily been used against ground targets such as tanks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Thompson, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to launch an A-10 Thunderbolt II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. The A-10 has been providing close air support, airborne forward air control, and combat search and rescue during various conflicts since its creation in 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Sulte, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot, points at a patch with her callsign “WILDCAT” on it within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. Fighter pilots traditionally receive personal callsigns during their training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Thompson, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, conducts a pre-flight inspection on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. During the inspection, Thompson verified that the aircraft’s flaps moved properly in all applicable directions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Sulte, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot, looks out of the cockpit of an A-10 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. The A-10’s ability to land in austere environments makes it extremely useful in deployed locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Night hawgs roll out

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Clarissa Thompson, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, prepares to conduct a pre-flight inspection on an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 4, 2025. Crew chiefs and pilots perform inspections to verify aircraft are properly working and mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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The end of an era; the 350th EARS flies last scheduled KC-135 deployment

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker approaches a runway for landing at an undisclosed location within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 27, 2023. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. The KC-135 is deployed within U.S. CENTCOM to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security, and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexander Cook)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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USAF Participates in Desert Flag 2024

U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 104th Fighter Squadron, assigned to the Maryland Air National Guard, as well as support personnel participate in Desert Flag 2024, May 9, 2024. Desert Flag provides strategic training which includes 10 countries and 12 separate airframes to build upon a cohesive fighting force in the defense of the Arabian Peninsula. Along with the U.S., the participating countries include: France, Germany, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Turkey, UAE, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla (left), U.S. Central Command commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France (center), commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 18, 2024. France takes command of over 15,000 personnel across five air expeditionary wings working alongside regional and coalition partners to stabilize the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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AFCENT Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla (left), U.S. Central Command commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich (center), outgoing U.S. Air Forces Central commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, new commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 18, 2024. France will serve as the commander of AFCENT and the combined forces air component, working closely with coalition, joint, and interagency partners to lead a combined force that delivers decisive airpower and promotes security throughout the U.S. CENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s take off to support combat operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 13, 2024. The USAF is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s take off to support combat operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off from an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 13, 2024. The F-16 is deployed within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to help defend U.S. and coalition interests, promote regional security, and deter potential adversaries in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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F-16s take off to support combat operations

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon is positioned on the flight line at an undisclosed location, U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility, April 13, 2024. The USAF is globally postured to protect and defend freedom of coalition allies and regional partners within the CENTCOM area of responsibility to maintain peace and stability across the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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