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Johnson named a-10 Demo team commander, pilot
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristine Legate
Two U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt IIs fly alongside a P-51 Mustang during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 4, 2023. HFTC pro- vides the opportunity for pilots of the four Air Combat Command single-ship demonstration teams to practice flying in dissimilar aircraft formations before the air show season begins.
By Staff Sgt. ALex STepheNS
355th Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Capt. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson was certified as the new A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team pilot by U.S. Air Force Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 3, 2023.
Johnson will be replacing Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam as the commander and pilot of the A-10 Demonstration Team.
“It’s an absolute privilege to be se- lected as the newest team commander and pilot,” Johnson said. “I’m incredibly grateful for the countless mentors who have allowed this opportunity to be an option for me, and I’m looking forward to paying it forward.”
Johnson is an experienced fighter pilot having accumulated over 1,250 fly- ing hours, including 431 in combat. She began her Air Force career in 2014 after commissioning through the Air Force Academy.
As commander and pilot, Johnson will be responsible for leading the team of ten personnel by showcasing the unmatched maneuverability of the Air Force’s pre- mier close air support fighter, the A-10C Thunderbolt II.
“Our team is extremely excited to get
Courtesy photo
U.S. Air Force Capt. Lindsay ‘MAD’ Johnson in her official photo. John- son is the new commander of the A-10 Demo Team.
this season started and to go out there to inspire the next generation of Air Force members,” Johnson said. “We look for- ward to seeing everyone out on the road.”
For more information on the A-10 Demonstration Team visit their Face- book at A-10 Demonstration Team, Instagram at A10demoteam, or website at https://www.dm.af.mil/A-10-Demon- stration-Team/.
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