Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, places his hand on the iconic nose of an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024. The A-10, known for its distinctive design and close air support capabilities, has been central to Mitchell’s career.......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of the first A-10 Thunderbolt II he flew, tail number 9154, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Aug. 22, 2024. Mitchell’s dedication to the A-10 community has made him a respected figure among his peers as the......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, looks on as he stands next to an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024. Mitchell’s career is a testament to the A-10’s role in providing close air support for the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II adorned with its unique “Warthog” nose art at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024. The aircraft’s distinctive markings and Mitchell’s long tenure as a pilot underscore the......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, reflects on his career as he stands beside an A-10C Thunderbolt II at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024. With the A-10's service in the U.S. Air Force nearing its end, Mitchell’s experiences and legacy highlight the......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of the first A-10C Thunderbolt II he flew, tail number 9154, on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024. Mitchell has flown the A-10, often referred to as the Warthog, for nearly two decades,......
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken | 944th Fighter Wing | 08.22.2024
U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Lt. Col. Timothy “Scream” Mitchell, an A-10 instructor pilot and flight commander with the 47th Fighter Squadron, stands in front of the first A-10C Thunderbolt II he flew, tail number 9154, on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Aug. 22, 2024. Mitchell, a veteran A-10 pilot, was recently recognized with a safety award for his......
Photo by Master Sgt. Courtney Richardson | 944th Fighter Wing | 07.29.2024
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 47th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2024, during the unit’s participation in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024. The U.S. Air Force is executing a phased retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II fleet, aiming for complete divestment by 2029. The U.S. Air Force is executing a phased retirement of the A-10 Thunderbolt II......
