An A-10 Warthog named ‘Diddy Kong’ is operating in the Middle East

At least two A-10 Warthogs named for Nintendo characters are currently deployed in combat operations in the CENTCOM area of ...
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The US Military Is Retiring The A-10 Warthog: Here's Why

The legendary A-10 Warthog has been granted retirement in 2026 for several reasons, including the changing landscape of modern combat and military budget limitations. Due to the aircraft's effective ...
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A-10 Warthog vs. F-35 Fighter: Which Is Better at ‘Ground War’?

Key Points: The A-10 Warthog, revered for its unmatched close air support (CAS) capabilities, faces retirement as the U.S. Air Force shifts focus to faster, stealthier jets like the F-35. -Critics ...
The Aviationist

First A-10 Departs Idaho as 124th Fighter Wing Begins Warthog Divestment

With the first Warthog sent to the Boneyard, Idaho ANG enters a new chapter while honoring three decades of A-10 Thunderbolt II heritage. The 124th Fighter Wing of the Idaho Air National Guard has ...
The Aviationist

A-10 Returns from CENTCOM Deployment with UAS Kill Markings

An A-10C was spotted with two Shahed-type UAS shapes painted on the nose while returning to its home base. An A-10C Thunderbolt II of the U.S. Air Force was spotted with two interesting kill markings ...
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A-10 Warthog Prepares For Combat Patrol Over Afghanistan

A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" preflight checks at Kandahar Airbase, AF before a combat overwatch sortie on June 27th, 2018. Unit - 122nd Fighter Wing from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Film Credits: U.S. Air ...