Ogden Air Logistics Complex Prepares to Send Off Final A-10 Thunderbolt II
The Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base will send off its last A-10 Thunderbolt II by the end of February, marking the end of its depot maintenance mission. The 571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which has supported the A-10 for decades, will deactivate following this mission. The Air Force is shifting focus to modern aircraft like the F-35A Lightning II. A ceremony will commemorate the maintainers and personnel involved in the A-10 program, which has played a significant role in American airpower since the 1970s.

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex is set to send off its final A-10 Thunderbolt II by the end of February, concluding its depot maintenance mission that began in 1998. The 571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron will deactivate after this event.
The A-10, known for its close-air-support capabilities, has been maintained by a dedicated workforce at Hill Air Force Base. The Air Force is transitioning to modern aircraft like the F-35A as part of its modernization strategy. A ceremony will honor the maintainers who contributed to the A-10's legacy, emphasizing the importance of their expertise in future missions.




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