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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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A-10 Air power and sunsets

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) sit on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 2, 2024. The 107th EFS is deployed from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A-10 Air power and sunsets

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sit on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Nov. 2, 2024. The A-10 is specifically designed for close air support of ground forces, providing air dominance to deter and respond to adversary aggression. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A-10 Air power and sunsets

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (EFS) sits on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR), Nov. 2, 2024. The 107th EFS is deployed to the USCENTCOM AOR to support regional security and stability. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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A-10 Air power and sunsets

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sit on a flightline within the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility, Nov. 2, 2024. The A-10s are deployed within USCENTCOM to help defend U.S. interests, promote regional security and deter aggression in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional A-10s enhance operations in the Middle East

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron poses for a photo within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 6, 2024. Pilots must have a thorough understanding of the aircraft’s capabilities while also maintaining communication in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional A-10s enhance operations in the Middle East

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II maintainer assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron, right, signals to a pilot assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 6, 2024. Pilots must have a thorough understanding of the aircraft’s capabilities while also maintaining communication in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional A-10s enhance operations in the Middle East

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II taxis within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 6, 2024. The A-10 is equipped with a 30mm rotary cannon, capable of firing up to 3,900 rounds per minute. It also has the ability to carry a variety of other weapons, including rockets and bombs. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional A-10s enhance operations in the Middle East

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II maintainer assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron inspects an aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 6, 2024. The A-10 is capable of withstanding heavy damage in combat scenarios due to its titanium wings, dual engines and a backup hydraulic system. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional A-10s enhance operations in the Middle East

A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II maintainer assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Generation Squadron inspects an aircraft within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 6, 2024. Maintainers perform routine inspections, repairs and replacement of worn parts to enable combat air power for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional A-10s enhance operations in the Middle East

U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots assigned to the 107th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron observe the flightline within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 6, 2024. A-10 pilots are capable of flying their aircraft at a speed of 420 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Additional A-10s enhance operations in the Middle East

A U.S. Air Force operations officer assigned to the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing poses for a photo in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 6, 2024. The A-10C is capable of surviving direct hits from armor-piercing and high explosive projectiles. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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