Air Force officials told Congress that there will be some hurdles to overcome in replacing the A-10 with F-35s and F-15s.

Operation Epic Fury has effectively saved the A-10 Warthog, an aircraft we have seen up close – our original videos and photos included below. The U.S. Air Force, which spent years trying to retire ...

A-10 flying over desert/mountain terrain - U.S. Air Force One type of aircraft used by the U.S. in its 2026 war with Iran is the A-10 Thunderbolt II, which is impressive given that the plane first ...

Summary and Key Points: The A-10 “Warthog” is the plane the U.S. Air Force keeps trying to retire — and Congress keeps refusing to let go. -Built around a massive 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon and a ...

Following its continued excellence on the battlefield in Operation Epic Fury, the Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is ...

While the Warthog has outlived its usefulness in many potential conflicts, it retains an evolving niche and has psychological ...

CEREMONY. YES, THEY CELEBRATED THE LEGACY OF THE 1/75 WING WITH MIXED EMOTIONS. THEY INCLUDED ANGER, FRUSTRATION, BUT ALSO WITH A LOT OF PRIDE. THESE ARE THE FLAGSHIP AIRCRAFT OF THE 1/75 WING AND THE ...

F-15 Eagles and F-35 Lightning II fighters may take on future combat search and rescue missions, as the Air Force aims to ...

The legendary A-10 Warthog has been granted retirement in 2026 for several reasons, including the changing landscape of modern combat and military budget limitations. Due to the aircraft's effective ...