Photo by Senior Airman Jadyn Eisenbrandt | 124th Fighter Wing | 09.12.2024
U.S. Air Force Airmen participate in a load competition at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona, 12 September, 2024. The load competition is held in conjunction with the Hawgsmoke bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition for A-10 Thunderbolt II units.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jadyn Eisenbrandt)...
Photo by Senior Airman Jadyn Eisenbrandt | 124th Fighter Wing | 09.12.2024
U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 124th Fighter Wing conduct pre-flight checks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona, 12 September, 2024. Davis-Monthan AFB is hosting Hawgsmoke, a biennial U.S. Air Force bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Jadyn Eisenbrandt)...
Photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop | 355th Wing | 09.12.2024
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, greets her friends’ children after flying a practice demonstration during Hawgsmoke 2024 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2024. Hawgsmoke was a bi-yearly competition which tested the capabilities of A-10 teams from across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop | 355th Wing | 09.12.2024
Spectators wave to U.S. Air Force Maj. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, as she taxis her A-10 aircraft during Hawgsmoke 2024 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2024. The spectators included a number of Johnson’s friends as well as the previous A-10 Demo Team pilot, Maj. Haden “GATOR” Fulham. (U.S. Air Force photo by......
Photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop | 355th Wing | 09.12.2024
Spectators watch U.S. Air Force Maj. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, perform a demonstration during Hawgsmoke 2024 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2024. The spectators included a number of Johnson’s friends as well as the previous A-10 Demo Team pilot, Maj. Haden “GATOR” Fulham. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior......
Photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop | 355th Wing | 09.12.2024
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, performs a simulated gun strafe during a Hawgsmoke 2024 practice demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2024. The simulated gun strafes gave spectators an up-close view of how A-10 aircraft pilots performed their close air support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo......
Photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop | 355th Wing | 09.12.2024
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, signals to the audience from her A-10 aircraft during a Hawgsmoke 2024 practice demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2024. The A-10’s ability to fly low and slow over the battlefield was one of the many attributes that made it an effective close air support......
Photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop | 355th Wing | 09.12.2024
U.S. Air Force Maj. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, takes off in her A-10 aircraft during a Hawgsmoke 2024 practice demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 12, 2024. The demonstrations Johnson performed showcased the maneuverability that enabled the A-10 to perform its close air support mission. (U.S. Air Force photo......
