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Sortie surge

442nd Fighter Wing maintainers launch another A-10 Thunderbolt II during a sortie surge exercise at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo, in July to prepare for an upcoming operational readiness inspection. The 442nd Fighter Wing is an Air Force Reserve Command unit based at Whiteman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kent Kagarise)
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Flying high

A pilot from the 442nd Operations Group's 303rd Fighter Squadron fires an A-10's 30-milimeter cannon over the Smoky Hill Range, Kan. The group recently scored an "outstanding" on an inspection of its standardization and evaluation program. The group is part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bill Huntington)
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June 2 airpower summary: A-10 hits target

An Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II flown by a pilot from the 303rd Fighter Squadron moves into position to receive fuel May 29, 2008, from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan. The aircraft belongs to the Idaho Air National Guard, but is being flown by an Air Force Reserve pilot during a "split" deployment between the Reserve and two Air National Guard units. The 303rd is part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway)
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New look for old A-10s

A pilot from the 303rd Fighter Squadron taxis A-10 number 144 past other aircraft from the 442nd Fighter Wing. Number 144 sports a new antenna, just behind the canopy (inset), for the Beyond-Line-of-Sight Airborne Radio Communications-210 system. The new system will allow pilots to communicate via satellite to ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Staff Sgt. Tom Talbert)
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Team Whiteman

A B-2 Spirit (right) from the 509th Bomb Wing is taxied past an A-10 from the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 17. Both units are based at Whiteman. The 509th is an active-duty unit while the 442nd is under Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)
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Four hogs

Four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs stand-by on the arm and disarm pad after receiving a cursory check of the aircraft and arming of weapons. The A-10s are flown by the Air Force Reserve's 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)
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Awaiting clearance

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs stand by on the runway awaiting clearance from the air traffic control tower for take-off from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., April 17. The A-10s are piloted by members of the 303rd Fighter Squadron, part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit at Whiteman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)
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Arm and de-arm

Members of the 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an A-10 Thunderbolt II for takeoff April 17, 2008, at the Arm and De-arm area of Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The A-10, flown by the 303rd Fighter Squadron, is part of the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve Command unit based at Whiteman. (US Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)
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Getting ready

Tech. Sgt. Brian Gillespie, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gives the pilot of an A-10 hand signals while Senior Airman Robert Bagby, 442nd AMXS performs a cursory check of the aircraft prior to take-off April 17. The 442nd Fighter Wing is an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)
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Arm and de-arm

Tech. Sgt. Brian Gillespie, 442nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gives the pilot of an A-10 hand signals while Senior Airman Robert Bagby, 442nd AMXS performs a cursory check of the aircraft prior to take-off April 17. The 442nd Fighter Wing is an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)
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A-10 taxi

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 442nd Fighter Wing, an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., is taxied to the arm and de-arm area of the base April 17 prior to take off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Samuel A. Park)
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Upgraded Hog

A 442nd Fighter Wing A-10 Thunderbolt II taxiing to its parking space Jan. 13, 2008, is one of 26 upgraded with new electronics by the 442nd Maintenance Group. The 442nd FW is an Air Force Reserve Command unit based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)
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Thunderbolt of Salina

The A-10 Thunderbolt II, number 653, named "Thunderbolt of Salina," parked on the Salina, Kan., airport parking ramp Jan. 23, 2008, prior to its dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. William Huntington)
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Hog driver

An A-10 pilot from the 303rd Fighter Squadron flies an A-10 Thunderbolt II off the wing of a KC-135 Nov. 3, 2008. The ROVER enhancement to the LITENING-AT targeting pod allows pilots to broadcast live video to ground forces for better coordination during close-air-support missons. The 303rd FS is part of the Air Force Reserve's 442nd Fighter Wing, based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. William Huntington)
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Flying for employers

Four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 442nd Fighter Wing, fly formation trailing a KC-135 Stratotanker during the wing's Employer Appreciation Day, Nov. 3. Civilian employers of wing reservists were treated to a ride in two of the aerial tankers during the event. The 442nd FW is an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman AFB, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Bill Huntington)
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In formation for employers

Two A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 442nd Fighter Wing, fly formation off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker during the wing's Employer Appreciation Day, Nov. 3. Civilian employers of wing reservists were treated to a ride in two of the aerial tankers during the event. The 442nd FW is an Air Force Reserve unit at Whiteman AFB, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tom Talbert)
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Check engine

Col Tony Johnson, 442nd Fighter Wing vice commander, checks the left engine on an A-10 Thunderbolt II after landing it at Salina Municipal Airport, Salina, Kan., Aug. 16, 2007. The 442nd Fighter Wing is an Air Force Reserve unit based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Many Air Force aircraft utilize the Salina airport for procedural training due to its proximity to the Smoky Hill bombing and gunnery range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)
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Low approach

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 442nd Fighter Wing's 303rd Fighter Squadron makes a low approach at Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, Kan., Aug. 16, 2007. Many Air Force aircraft utilize the Salina airport for procedural training due to its proximity to the Smoky Hill bombing and gunnery range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)
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Low approach

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 442nd Fighter Wing's 303rd Fighter Squadron makes a low approach at Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, Kan., Aug. 16, 2007. Many Air Force aircraft utilize the Salina airport for procedural training due to its proximity to the Smoky Hill bombing and gunnery range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)
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Low Approach

An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 442nd Fighter Wing's 303rd Fighter Squadron makes a low approach at Salina Municipal Airport in Salina, Kan., Aug. 16, 2007. Many Air Force aircraft utilize the Salina airport for procedural training due to its proximity to the Smoky Hill bombing and gunnery range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)
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