A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conduct “show of presence” mission over USCENTCOM AOR

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U.S. Air Forces Central

Video by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske

A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft conduct “show of presence” mission over USCENTCOM AOR

United States Air Forces Central

Jan. 9, 2025 | 0:59

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker offloads fuel to an A-10 Thunderbolt II during a presence patrol over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2025. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and is a highly accurate and survivable weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Jackson Manske)