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By James Clark Jul 30, 2020
Mandatory Fun

Confessions of an A-10 pilot: What it’s like to fly a cannon with wings

Task & Purpose asks an A-10 pilot what it it’s like to fly a cannon with wings; how it feels...
By David Roza Apr 8, 2020
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An A-10 pilot walked away unharmed after an emergency belly landing at Moody AFB

The pilot declared an in-flight emergency before bringing the plane down without landing gear, Moody Air Force Base officials said
By David Wichner, The Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Feb 17, 2020
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DoD: We’re retiring 44 A-10s. Arizona lawmakers: fight me

Sen. McSally said she told Air Force leaders she "would not allow their plan to mothball 44 A-10s starting in...
By Jared Keller Feb 7, 2020
Mandatory Fun

BRRRT vs. BRRAPP: How Americans describe the glorious sound of the A-10 firing, in 2 maps

One airman's BRRRT is another airman's VRRRT
By James Clark Sep 8, 2019
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An A-10 accidentally fired a rocket near Tucson during training mission

Fortunately, the white phosphorous M-156 rocket landed about 60 miles northeast of Tucson in a remote area.
By James Clark Sep 21, 2017
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Dozens Of A-10s May End Up Grounded Over A Crucial Part

A portion of the Air Force’s A-10 Thunderbolt II squadrons may end up grounded over the next few years due...
By James Clark Nov 7, 2016
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The Story Behind The A-10’s Iconic War Paint

From its distinctive “Brrrrrt” that spells out death and destruction for America’s enemies, to the iconic paint job emblazoned on...
By James Clark Aug 11, 2016
Gear

This Remote-Controlled A-10 Lets You Unleash Hell On Enemies

For those who have ever dreamed of calling in a gun run on backyard intruders — squirrels, racoons, neighborhood kids...
By James Clark Jul 25, 2016
Gear

This Is How You Make An A-10 Warthog Out Of Legos

Beloved by American ground combat troops, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, or Warthog, is now a kickass toy thanks to an...
By Sarah Sicard Jun 16, 2016
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The A-10 Warthog Just Got A Little More Badass

Since the A-10 Warthog, recently seemingly destined for the scrap yard, is now engaging enemy Islamic State fighters in Iraq...
By Sarah Sicard Jan 14, 2016
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How The War On ISIS Saved The A-10 From Retirement

The A-10 Warthog has become critical to the U.S. bombing campaign against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria, forcing...
By Christian Beekman Dec 8, 2014
News

The Fight Over The A-10 Is About More Than Just A Plane

The A-10 “Warthog” once again has found itself in the retirement crosshairs. Yet again, the main support for its retirement...
By Janine Davidson Jun 5, 2014
News

The Air Force Should Divest the A-10 Jet Aircraft, But Not For The Reasons It’s Proposing

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on the Council on Foreign Relations’ Defense in Depth blog on May 20. One...