A U.S. Air Force Thunderbolt II assigned to the 303rd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron provides rescue escort to HH-60W Jolly Green IIs assigned to the 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and pararescuemen assigned to the 52nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron during Exercise Blue Phoenix 25 in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, August 5, 2025. The A-10's primary mission is close air support, but it also excels in combat search and rescue, specifically providing escort and protection for rescue vehicles during recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keegan Putman)
Date Taken: | 08.04.2025 |
Date Posted: | 08.14.2025 02:28 |
Photo ID: | 9255590 |
VIRIN: | 250805-F-PS699-1601 |
Resolution: | 5289x3526 |
Size: | 5.48 MB |
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