An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to take off from a Southwest Asia air base to provide close-air support to ground troops. A-10s have excellent maneuverability at low air speeds and altitude and are highly accurate weapons-delivery platforms.
Tech. Sgt. Cecilio M. Ricardo Jr
Taken on 25 April 2007
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