Air Force A-10 will no longer bare teeth overseas with Korea exit
Nov 19, 2024 · The Air Force will begin removing its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from Osan Air Base, South Korea, starting in January 2025, according to an Air Force release.
USAF Will Withdraw A-10 Aircraft from Korea in 2025 - Air Force …
Nov 13, 2024 · The U.S. Air Force will start withdrawing its A-10 aircraft from Osan Air Base, South Korea, the Thunderbolt II’s last overseas location, starting in January. In a Nov. 12 release, the 7th Air Force said all 24 A-10s will depart Osan by the end of fiscal 2025—Sept. 30, 2024.
A-10 Thunderbolt II > Osan Air Base > Display
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight-wing jet aircraft. Commonly referred to by its nicknames "Warthog" or "Hog", its official name comes from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, a World War II fighter that was effective at attacking ground targets.
Where Are The US Air Force's A-10 Warthogs Based? - Simple Flying
Dec 29, 2024 · The United States Air Force still has around 200 Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthogs) remaining in service. These are spread out over around 10 bases around the country (including Air National Guard Bases).
25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base
Jan 9, 2023 · An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron taxies on the runway following a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 4, 2023. The A-10 is powered by two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans that …
U.S. Air Force’s A-10 Warthogs Participate in Last “Buddy …
Jan 28, 2025 · U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs (also known as the Warthogs), assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron (FS) of the 51st Fighter Wing (FW) at Osan Air Base, South Korea, participated in the...
US Air Force transitioning from A-10s to cutting-edge upgrades in …
Nov 12, 2024 · Starting in January 2025, the 25th Fighter Squadron at Osan Air Base will begin a phased withdrawal of its 24 A-10 aircraft, with completion expected by the end of fiscal year 2025.
Osan’s Warthogs fly final Buddy Squadron drills with South …
Jan 23, 2025 · OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea — Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs in South Korea are making their final flights this week during an annual joint exercise before the sturdy ground attack aircraft...
U.S. Air Force to Withdraw A-10C From Korea Starting in January …
Nov 13, 2024 · A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, departs after receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned...
Air Force to retire A-10 attack jets from South Korea, modernize F …
Nov 13, 2024 · The Air Force is retiring A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from South Korea and upgrading its F-16 Fighting Falcons there as part of a “modernization effort” across the service, according to a news release...