25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

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 Thunderbolt or “Warthog” made its first flight in 1972 filling the role of a close air support aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

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 provide 9,065 pounds of thrust per engine. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Barker, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, signals an A-10 pilot after a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 4, 2023. After flying training missions FGS crew chiefs assist pilots in recovery and maintenance of the aircraft in a process known as downloading. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

U.S. Air Force Captain Sean Loughlin, 25th Fighter Squadron pilot, shuts down his aircraft following a training mission at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 4, 2023. The 25th FS and 25th Fighter Generation Squadron work together to execute missions in defense of the Republic of Korea and regional stability. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Barker, 25th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, performs post flight diagnostics on an A-10 Thunderbolt II at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 4, 2023. Crew chiefs are responsible for maintaining a single aircraft through launch, recovery, inspection, troubleshooting and maintenance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)

25th Fighter Squadron Operations at Osan Air Base

Published Jan. 9, 2023
By Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- 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 Thunderbolt or “Warthog” made its first flight in 1972 filling the role of a close air support aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)