The Air Force planned to retire the A-10 this year, but extended its life as it continues to fly in the Middle East.

The legendary A-10 Thunderbolt II will be maintained in service by the U.S. Air Force until at least 2030, under new plans announced by the Secretary of the Air Force. This new announcement changes ...

In an about-face from earlier years, the Air Force announced Monday that it will maintain the A-10 Thunderbolt II ground-attack jet to 2030. “We will EXTEND the A-10 “Warthog” platform to 2030,” Air ...

The Air Force reversed its plan to decommission the A-10 Warthog by 2029, a decision that affects the attack jet flown out of Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. Earlier this year the 107th ...

The A-10 Warthog's retirement is being put on hold after the platform has seen increased action during the Iran war. (Air Force) Editor’s note: This story was updated April 21, 2026, with additional ...

The US Air Force is extending the service life of its decades-old A-10 Warthog attack aircraft. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the service will extend the A-10's life to at least 2030. The move ...

Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced that three A-10 squadrons will keep flying through 2030, following the Warthog's heavy combat role in Operation Epic Fury. The Air Force will keep the A-10 ...

The Air Force has agreed to keep three squadrons of the A-10 operational at least until 2029, but its survival beyond then is doubtful. The US Air Force has announced that it is extending the service ...

The U.S. Air Force will keep two Fairchild Republic A-10 squadrons in service until 2030 to “preserve combat power” until newer aircraft can be built and delivered. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink ...

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the leaders of Israel and Lebanon had reached a ceasefire deal, which came as fighting raged between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.