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Heritage Flight Training Course 2023 U.S. Air Force Maj. Haden “Gator” Fullam, A-10 Demonstration Team pilot, flies over Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2023. The A-10 Demonstration Team’s jet has a heritage paint job to pay tribute to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing’s contributions in the Vietnam War, including special dedication to personnel who were killed in action or became prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Devlin Bishop)

A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conduct ACE training on Rogers Dry Lake Bed An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 355th Wing, out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, takes off from Rogers Dry Lake during an Agile Combat Employment Exercise on Edwards Air Force Base, California, June 27. The training featured Airmen from the 821st Contingency Response Squadron, out of Travis Air Force Base, California, and the 412th Operations Support Squadron based at Edwards AFB. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Thunder and Lightning over Arizona 2023 U.S. Air Force Capt. Lindsay “MAD” Johnson, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander and pilot, flies by the audience during the Thunder and Lightning over Arizona air show at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 26, 2023. The A-10 Demonstration Team’s jet has a heritage paint job to pay tribute to the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing’s contributions in the Vietnam War, including special dedication to personnel who were killed in action or became prisoners of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)

Micro Weather Sensor Used for Mojave Desert Landing An A-10 Thunderbolt II lands on an unprepared surface during Exercise Green Flag West 22-03 at Fort Irwin National Training Center, California, Jan.19, 2022. Providing an accurate temperature to A-10’s is crucial to calculating fuel levels for their takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Turnbull)

Heritage Flight Training Course 2024 An A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft soars during the Heritage Flight Training Course at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., March 2, 2024. HFTC was a five day event that trained Air Combat Command’s four aerial demonstration teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

A-10 returns as a single-ship demonstration U.S. Air Force Capt. Cody Wilton, A-10C Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander, performs a Cuban Eight maneuver during a practice demonstration at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 20, 2017. The A-10 Demo Team will perform at 20 air shows for the first time in seven years for the 2018 season, showcasing the capabilities of the A-10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Betty R. Chevalier)

357th FS Range Day An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 357th Fighter Squadron employs its weapon system on a training target at Gila Bend, Arizona, Oct. 28, 2022. The GAU-8 Avenger is a 30mm hydraulically driven gatling style autocannon that fires 3,900 rounds-per-minute. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Turnbull)

2022 Freedom Fest U.S. Air Force Maj. Cody “ShIV” Wilton, A-10 Thunderbolt II Demonstration Team commander, performs a flare demonstration during an air show at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nov. 21, 2020. DM will be hosting an Freedom Fest on July 1st to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

A-10C Thunderbolt II A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, assigned to the A-10 Demonstration Team, sit on the flight line at Wyoming Air National Guard, Wyoming, July 20, 2020. The A-10, F-35 and F-22 Demonstration Teams are scheduled to perform at the upcoming Wings over Warren Airshow, July 22, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristine Legate)

Always ready; A-10 maintenance at sunset An A-10 Thunderbolt II, assigned to the 354th Fighter Squadron, sits on the flight line during sunset at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 7, 2022. The A-10 provides close air support to ground forces due to being easily maneuverable at low altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paige Weldon)