Old reliable

U.S. Air Force Capts. Andrew Glowa, lead, and William Piepenbring, both with the 74th Fighter Squadron out of Moody Air Force Base, Ga., fly two A-10C Thunderbolt II over the skies of southern Georgia, Aug. 18, 2014. Since it was first delivered to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., in October 1975, the A-10 has participated in operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Provide Comfort, Desert Fox, Noble Anvil, Deny Flight, Deliberate Guard, Allied Force, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jamal D. Sutter/Released)

Moody A-10s to deploy to Europe

Published Aug. 11, 2015
23d Wing Public Affairs

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- In support of Operation Atlantic Resolve, the U.S. Air Force will deploy 12 A-10 Thunderbolt IIs to Europe this Fall as a continuation of their theater security packages.

Airmen and support equipment will deploy from the historic Flying Tigers 23rd Wing at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. to locations in Central and Eastern European NATO countries.

This TSP mission is an ongoing way the U.S. helps meet security commitments in Europe. These A-10s will conduct training alongside NATO allies and partners to strengthen interoperability and to demonstrate U.S. commitment to the security and stability of Europe.

More details and specifics will be available closer to the deployment.