Missouri Gets Sentimental Over Warthogs:
Air Force Reserve Commands’ 442nd Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo., has dedicated one of its 15 A-10s in honor of the city of Branson, Mo., calling it the Thunderbolt of Branson. Actually, the Missouri Reservists have named 13 of their Warthogs for Missouri cities, reports the Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader.
As Air Force leaders consider concepts of operations for Collaborative Combat Aircraft, sustainment in the field—and easing that support by using standard parts and limiting variants—should be a key consideration, according to a new study from AFA's Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Studies.