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A-10 Hog Up

Rory Bisby observes David Montano as he works inside an A-10 Thunderbolt II outer wing Dec. 17, 2009. A-10s are undergoing a wing upgrade at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The upgrade process, affectionately called the "Hog Up," will make the wings of the tank killer thicker and stronger while increasing the service life of the aircraft another 8,000 hours in the air. Mr. Bisby and Mr. Montano are aircraft structural mechanics at the 309th AMARG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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A-10 Hog Up

David Montano grinds down the inner web of an A-10 Thunderbolt II wing Dec. 17, 2009. A-10s are undergoing a wing upgrade at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The upgrade process, affectionately called the "Hog Up," will make the wings of the tank killer thicker and stronger while increasing the service life of the aircraft another 8,000 hours in the air. Mr. Montano is an aircraft structural mechanic at the 309th AMARG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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A-10 Hog Up

Aircraft mechanics with the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., work on upgrades to the wings of A-10 Thunderbolt IIs Dec. 17, 2009. A-10s are undergoing a wing strengthening modification, affectionately called the "Hog Up," which will make the wings of the tank killer thicker and stronger while increasing the service life of the aircraft another 8,000 hours in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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A-10 Hog Up

Eric Pedersen inspects a rib of an A-10 Thunderbolt II inner wing Dec. 17, 2009, after flattening the rivets. A-10s are undergoing a wing upgrade at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. The upgrade process, affectionately called the "Hog Up," will make the wings of the tank killer thicker and stronger while increasing the service life of the aircraft another 8,000 hours in the air. Mr. Pederson is an aircraft structural mechanic at the 309th AMARG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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Preemptory strike

Lighting strikes behind A-10 Thunderbolt IIs on the Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flightline during an early morning thunderstorm Oct. 20, 2009. The 442nd Fighter Wing maintains a fleet of 27 A-10s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)

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In your face!

An A-10 Thunderbolt II makes its way to the runway during Red Flag-Alaska, Oct. 9, 2009, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Red Flag-Alaska provides participants 67,000 square miles of airspace, more than 30 threat simulators, one conventional bombing range and two tactical bombing ranges. The A-10 is assigned to Osan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz)

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Night mission

Over Afghanistan, an A-10 Thunderbolt II receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender Oct. 5, 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Michael B. Keller)

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Oct. 12 airpower summary: A-10 hits target

An A-10 Thunderbolt II deploys flairs over Afghanistan Nov. 12, 2008. A-10s provide close-air support to ground troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. The A-10's excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and its highly accurate weapons delivery make it an ideal aircraft for supporting coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force/photo by Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon)

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Thorough inspection

Airman Jill Hallandsworth performs a preflight engine check on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during an overall aircraft inspection Sept. 25, 2009, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Airman Hallandsworth is a 442nd Fighter Wing crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kenny Holston)

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A-10 Thunderbolt

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude, and is an highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. (U.S. Air Force illustration)

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Aug. 13 airpower summary:

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provide close-air support to ground troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. The A-10's excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and its highly accurate weapons delivery make it an ideal aircraft for supporting coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Everything checks out

Staff Sgt. Justin Stone performs an inspection on an A-10 Thunderbolt II Aug. 4 during an operational readiness exercise at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Sergeant Stone is a crew chief assigned to the 23rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Joshua Green)

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Airpower summary: A-10 provides armed overwatch

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provide close-air support to ground troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. The A-10's excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and its highly accurate weapons delivery make it an ideal aircraft for supporting coalition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Aaron Allmon)

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Waiting to prowl

An A-10 Thunderbolt II sits in the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron hangar for a phase inspection July 2 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Maintainers here implemented a new phase inspection process that cuts maintenance time on the aircraft in half. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)

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Moody A-10s to receive new sniper pods

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 75th Fighter Squadron engages with a simulated enemy element that is closing in on the position of a downed pilot who is awaiting rescue during a live-fire and rescue demonstration May 15 at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Javier Cruz Jr.)

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Innovative maintainers save time, lives of front line troops

Staff Sgt. Brad Rackley inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II auxiliary power unit combustion canister during a phase inspection July 2 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Maintainers here implemented a new phase inspection process that cuts maintenance time on the aircraft in half and ensures the aircraft can provide close-air support for ground troops in Afghanistan. Sergeant Rackley is a 455th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron engine inspection technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)

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Innovative maintainers save time, lives of front line troops

Staff Sgt. James Cole removes screws from an inspection panel during a phase inspection on the A-10 Thunderbolt II July 2 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Maintainers here implemented a new phase inspection process that cuts maintenance time on the aircraft in half and ensures the aircraft can provide close-air support for ground troops in Afghanistan. Sergeant Cole is a 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron structures technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)

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Innovative maintainers save time, lives of front line troops

Airman 1st Class Felipe Madriaga inspects an A-10 Thunderbolt II elevator bushing during a phase inspection July 2 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Maintainers here implemented a new phase inspection process that cuts maintenance time on the aircraft in half and ensures the aircraft can provide close-air support for ground troops in Afghanistan. Airman Madriaga is a 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron phase inspection technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)

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Innovative maintainers save time, lives of front line troops

An A-10 Thunderbolt II sits in the 455th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron hangar for a phase inspection July 2 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Maintainers here implemented a new phase inspection process that cuts maintenance time on the aircraft in half and ensures the aircraft can provide close air support for ground troops in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jason Lake)

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Airpower summary

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs provide close-air support to ground troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. The A-10's excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and its highly accurate weapons delivery make it an ideal aircraft for supporting coalition operations. (U.S Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)

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