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2024 Year in review
A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II assigned to the 47th Fighter Squadron, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, performs a strafing run during Haboob Havoc 2024, April 24, 2024, over Barry M. Goldwater Range, Arizona. Haboob Havoc is an annual total force exercise that brings together multiple fighter squadrons from numerous bases to practice skills and test abilities in various mission sets.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Noah D. Coger
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken
An A-10 Thunderbolt II makes a low pass over the Bar- ry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Arizona, during Hawgsmoke 2024 on Sept. 13, 2024. The event brought together 13 teams to compete in what may be the last large-scale gathering of A-10 squadrons.
U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Bolken
Above, an A-10 Thunderbolt II fires its GAU-8 Avenger 30mm Gatling gun at the Barry M. Goldwater Range near Gila Bend, Arizona, as part of the close air support competition during Hawgsmoke 2024 on Sept. 13, 2024. Left, an A-10 Thunderbolt prepares to engage in
a gun run. The A-10, known for its iconic role in protecting ground forces, continues to secure its Air Force legacy.
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