Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing prepare a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 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/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
Airmen from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to receive a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II after a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing is responsible for providing responsive and precise close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing receive a A-10 Thunderbolt II after a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 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/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing receive a A-10 Thunderbolt II after a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 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/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
Airmen from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing prepare a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 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/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
A pilot assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron enters the cockpit of a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II for a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 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/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
Pilots from the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing walk to a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II before a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 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/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
An Airman from the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II before a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. Bagram’s A-10s fly daily to provide constant close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
A U.S. Air Force MC-12 Liberty assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, flies past a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, while landing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 28, 2012. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing’s motto ‘Quaerimus et Perdimus’ (Seek and Destroy) represents its commitment to providing reconnaissance and attack capabilities to coalition ground forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
Several U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs taxi prior to a mission at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. Bagram’s A-10s fly daily to provide constant close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II takes off at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 30, 2012. Bagram’s A-10s fly daily to provide constant close-air support to NATO and Afghan ground forces operating in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 104th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, flies past a U.S. Air Force MC-12 Liberty assigned to the 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, while taking off at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 28, 2012. The 455th Air Expeditionary Wing’s motto ‘Quaerimus et Perdimus’ (Seek and Destroy) represents its commitment to providing reconnaissance and attack capabilities to coalition ground forces in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
7/2/2012 - BAGRAM AIRFIELD, AFGHANISTAN -- Affectiontely called the "Warthog," the A-10 Thunderbolt II is one of the world-renowned airframes assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)
