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Air Force Winds Down A-10 Expertise at Nellis Base
The Air Force bid a fond farewell to the A-10 Thunderbolt II at Nellis Air Force Base on September 22, 2026, as the last of the iconic aircraft departed, marking the end of nearly five decades of Warthog operations. The base had been a hub for developing and refining the jet's operational skills since the first A-10 arrived in 1977.
USAF Deploys Fighter Drones in Large-Scale Exercise
Get ready for a game-changer: the US Air Force is gearing up to deploy fighter drones in a large-scale exercise, marking a major milestone with the first live large-force employment integration for Collaborative Combat Aircraft in December. This ambitious test, dubbed Emerald Flag, will push the boundaries of mission autonomy and capabilities.
F-15EX Conducts First Live Bomb Drops in Operational Training
The Oregon Air National Guard's 142nd Wing just made history with the F-15EX Eagle II, successfully conducting the first live bomb drops during a training deployment to Nellis Air Force Base. This milestone achievement unlocks a world of possibilities for the aircraft's future capabilities.
USAF Winds Down A-10 Training Program Amid Divestment Plans
The US Air Force has wrapped up its final A-10 Warthog training course at Nellis Air Force Base, marking another milestone in the program's gradual wind-down. This development comes even as three A-10 squadrons have been given a reprieve, extending their service to 2030.