Tension : U.S. Air Force Deploys Dozen of A-10 Warthog and Hundreds Troops Head to Southwest Asia

U.S. Air Force Deploys Dozen of A-10 Warthog and Hundreds Troops Head to Southwest Asia

As nearly a dozen A-10 Thunderbolt II Aircraft from the 124th Fighter Wing based at Gowen Field departed for Southwest Asia in support of combat operations.

“This is what our people signed up for and they are excited for the opportunity to answer the nation’s call,” said 124th Operations Group Commander Col. Matt McGarry, according to a news release. “This aircraft is built for supporting troops on the ground, whether that be Army or Marines in contact with the enemy, or protecting downed Airmen; we are primarily driven to an air-ground purpose.

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