Despite their announced retirement, the U.S. Air Force’s A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft continue to prove their worth in combat

Despite the impending retirement of the A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft, these renowned attack planes, also known as Warthogs, continue to demonstrate their effectiveness. One of their most recent operations occurred in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. According to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), U.S. Air Force aircraft carried out a series of strikes against Islamic State (ISIS) positions on December 8.

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