'Long live the Warthog:' The US military decided it isn't yet ready to give up the A-10 after its fights in Iran

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A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II fires flares as it departs from aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2025.
An A-10 operating in the Middle East.

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'Sandy' A-10s the Air Force says it no longer needs flew 'close-in gunfights' in high-risk Iran rescues

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A-10 Warthog flying behind a refueling aircraft in the skies above Iran.
A task force including A-10s protected the rescue aircraft flying to pick up the downed F-15E pilot in Iran.

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Iran shoots down US Air Force A-10 Warthog in a firefight during fighter jet rescue mission

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A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II was shot down in Iran while attempting to rescue crew members from the downed F-15 Strike Eagle fighter jet. According to US officials, the pilot safely ejected over friendly territory and was unharmed.

A-10 Warthogs are 'in the fight' against Iran and hunting down its fast-attack boats, top US general says

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A US A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft flying in the Middle East
A US A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft flying in the Middle East

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The first female commander of the Air Force's A-10 demo team reflects on flying the Warthog on the eve of its retirement

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US Air Force Maj. Lindsay
US Air Force Maj. Lindsay "MAD" Johnson prepares to put on her helmet.

US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Devlin Bishop

Photos of US Air Force A-10s in action capture Warthog strafing runs and the bullet-riddled aftermath

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a gray military aircraft with eyes and teeth painted on
A US Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II pilot flies over Grand Bay Bombing and Gunnery Range near Moody Air Force Base in Georgia.

US Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Devin Boyer/DVIDS

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