Latest "Thunderbolt-II" stories

A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, April 15, 2021. (Senior Airman Jacob Stephens/Air Force)

Davis-Monthan’s future in flux after Congress blocked A-10 retirement

Disagreements over the fate of the A-10 Warthog have had a broader impact in Tucson.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

A harrowing night in Afghanistan earns A-10 pilot the Distinguished Flying Cross, 10 years later

Lt. Col. Mike Hilkert helped save the lives of more than 30 soldiers and airmen.

By Rachel S. Cohen

17 months ago

Frontline Photos: Oct. 10, 2021

Marine Venom choppers in Okinawa, artillery soldiers in Syria, F-15E Strike Eagles departing for Greece and more in this week's Frontline Photos.

18 months ago

Meet Lt. Col. John Marks, the airman with the most time in the A-10C ‘Warthog’

Marks logged his 7,000th hour in the Warthog on Sept. 1.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Kendall confirmed as Air Force secretary after senators lift procedural holds

Kendall could be sworn in as the Air Force and Space Force's top civilian official as soon as Tuesday.

By Joe Gould and Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Davis-Monthan, Nellis prepare for new missions as A-10 retirements loom

Congress still needs to approve the Air Force's request to retire some A-10s.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago