Bagram Airmen Prepare A-10s for Flight

Released by 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

5/28/2012 - A pilot assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 27, 2012. Affectionately called the 'Warthog', the A-10 is a specialized ground-attack aircraft which provides close air support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 78-0613 from the 184th Fighter Squadron, 188th Fighter Wing (Arkansas ANG).

5/28/2012 - Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing prepare a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 27, 2012. The 455th AEW is responsible for providing responsive and precise close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 78-0693 from the 104th Fighter Squadron, 175th Wing (Maryland ANG).

5/28/2012 - Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing prepare a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 27, 2012. Affectionately called the ‘Warthog’, the A-10 is a specialized ground attack aircraft which provides close air support to ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 78-0693 from the 104th Fighter Squadron, 175th Wing (Maryland ANG).

5/28/2012 - Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing prepare a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 27, 2012. The 455th AEW is responsible for providing responsive and precise close air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 78-0693 from the 104th Fighter Squadron, 175th Wing (Maryland ANG).

5/28/2012 - A pilot assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron prepares a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, May 27, 2012. Bagram Airmen provide around-the-clock, close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy) Hi-res

Note: Pictured is A-10C 78-0693 from the 104th Fighter Squadron, 175th Wing (Maryland ANG).

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Note: According to this rare official USAF news release, the combat-deployed A-10C ANG "Rainbow Team" is currently designated as 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (104th EFS), because the 175th Wing (Maryland ANG) is the lead unit yet. When the 188th Fighter Wing (Arkansas ANG) will become the lead unit later this summer, the team could be redesignated as 184th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron (184th EFS).