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Found some old photos that share the story of what happened to aircraft 987 after April 7, 2003... Maintenance removed any parts they could use to keep other jets flying (including the gun and ejection seat) and then prepared 987 for its trip home. #WarthogWednesday
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“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.” – Elmer Davis
#4thOfJuly #MotivationMonday
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“Not all weapons are equally important in war. Their importance is unrelated to their cost. Simple tools are undeniably more important in combat than more expensive weapons.” taskandpurpose.com/opinion/a… #A10 #USAF
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Find your passion and your purpose . . . why A-10 pilots love what we do. #WarthogWednesday
The Warthog's support in Congress is shrinking. Here's an easy way to contact your legislators in support of the A-10--do it today! pogo.org/action-center/actio…
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The @usairforce’s top officer is concerned that members of Congress and the public reading information not cleared by him will thwart his efforts to buy new aircraft and retire the programs he doesn’t want.
pogo.org/analysis/2022/06/ai… via @POGOwatchdog #USAF
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#OTD: 50 years ago, test pilot Howard W. “Sam” Nelson made the first flight of the Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II, at Edwards AFB, #California (May 10, 1972). Warthog, the greatest CAS aircraft of our generation, was born. #avgeeks #aviation #aviationlovers #USAF #Hog50
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"The aircraft can be replaced. The institutional knowledge and the attack pilot’s culture of dedication to true combined arms would take a generation to recreate."
pogo.org/analysis/2022/04/ai… via @POGOwatchdog #A10 #USAF
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Today, and everyday, we honor and remember our Vietnam veterans.
#NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay
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Air Force would cut 150 aircraft, including A-10s, buy fewer F-35s in 2023 budget
zpr.io/s5FpEuZaJKdw
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Looks like the Warthog saw its shadow.
Six more weeks of #brrrt
#GroundHogDay2022
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I love an A-10 budget survival story, what can I say.
Pretty good @ValerieInsinna subhead on this one. breakingdefense.com/2021/12/…
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New today: NDAA would put brakes on A-10 Warthog retirements, but let others go defensenews.com/air/2021/12/…
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"Part shortages for the cannon are so acute that at one squadron there are anywhere between three and eight aircraft that can’t shoot at any given time."
pogo.org/analysis/2021/09/ne… via @POGOwatchdog #A10 #USAF
With the unfolding events in Afghanistan, some of our followers may feel the need to talk to a mental health professional. Here is a list of links where veterans can go to for help: reach.gov/resources/veterans…
Please comment with any other links you have to share.
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A beautiful tribute to Pierre Sprey by @dan_grazier:
"Pierre earned the terror he inspired in the Pentagon brass through his hard work, piercing intellect, and unmatched integrity."
bit.ly/3CKBcDV
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A-10 Warthogs are about to operate from a U.S. highway for the first time:
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41…
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Another attempt to retire A-10 Warthogs isn't going well for the Air Force:
thedrive.com/the-war-zone/41…
This year's budget proposal includes the planned retirement of 42 A-10s, decreasing the total squadrons to 5. As usual, the AZ delegation leads the way to fight this. Thank you @SenMarkKelly, @SenatorSinema , @RepKirkpatrick @RepRubenGallego , @RepOHalleran and @RepGregStanton!
