Last A-10 Thunderbolt II Leaves Nellis, Marking Another Step in the Warthog’s Fade from the Front Line
The final A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Nellis Air Force Base has made its last departure, closing a notable chapter for one of the U.S. military’s most recognizable combat aircraft. The move underscores the Air Force’s continuing shift toward newer platforms, even as the Warthog retains a powerful reputation among pilots, ground forces and defense observers.
