Airmen prepare an A-10C Thunderbolt II for a wash, Feb. 8, 2018, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga.In addition to mechanical and electrical maintenance, A-10’s must be washed every 180 days or approximately 1,000 flying hours in order to control corrosion caused by residue from the gun and engine exhaust. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)