Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 47th Fighter Squadron soars in flight during Hawgsmoke 2024 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz., on Sept. 13, 2024. The 47th FS emerged victorious, reaffirming its position as the top attack team in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 47th Fighter Squadron fires its GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling gun at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz., as part of the close air support competition during Hawgsmoke 2024 on Sept. 13, 2024. The 47th FS emerged victorious, reaffirming its position as the top attack team in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II performs a pass over spectators during Hawgsmoke 2024 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz., on Sept. 13, 2024. This year’s competition could mark one of the final large-scale events celebrating the A-10’s role in U.S. military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 47th Fighter Squadron soars in flight during Hawgsmoke 2024 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz., on Sept. 13, 2024. The 47th FS emerged victorious, reaffirming its position as the top attack team in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
Melissa Wastell, daughter of a retired A-10 pilot from the Vietnam era, captures a moment as an A-10 Thunderbolt II flies overhead during Hawgsmoke 2024 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz., on Sept. 13, 2024. Wastell, a Phoenix resident, shared her deep connection to the A-10 community, describing the aircraft as a tribute to her father's legacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to engage in a gun run as part of the Hawgsmoke 2024 competition at the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz., on Sept. 13, 2024. The A-10 continues to showcase its firepower and precision, securing its legacy in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II performs a pass over spectators during Hawgsmoke 2024 at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz., on Sept. 13, 2024. This year’s competition could mark one of the final large-scale events celebrating the A-10’s role in U.S. military history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 09.13.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II climbs through the sky at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Ariz., during Hawgsmoke 2024 on Sept. 13, 2024. Hawgsmoke brings together the A-10 community to honor the legacy of this iconic aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken)...
