Friday, October 9, 2026
Last Warthog Departs Nellis as Base’s A-10 Era Comes to a Close
Aviation

Last Warthog Departs Nellis as Base’s A-10 Era Comes to a Close

Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.—a longtime hub for A-10 Thunderbolt II tactical training, operational testing and maintenance—ended nearly a half-century of flying the venerable Warthog on Sept. 22. The Air Force said in a Sept. 23 statement that nearly 70 Airmen lined up on the flightline at Nellis for a final salute as the last…

F-16 Crashes in Germany; Pilot Successfully Ejects

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed on a local mission in Germany on Sept. 22. The pilot ejected safely and received medical care, Air Force officials said. The fighter was assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing at Spangdahlem Air Base. In a statement, the wing said the jet was returning to base after…