Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Departs Nellis as the Warthog Era Fades
The final A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its last departure, closing a notable chapter in the Air Force’s long relationship with the rugged attack aircraft. The move underscores the service’s accelerating shift toward newer force structures even as the Warthog’s battlefield reputation remains deeply embedded in military aviation culture.
