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    Fort McCoy 2023 in Review: Second half of year included extensive troop training, more new construction, special events [Image 113 of 115]

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    Fort McCoy 2023 in Review: Second half of year included extensive troop training, more new construction, special events

    FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, UNITED STATES

    09.14.2023

    Photo by Claudia Neve 

    Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office           

    An Air Force pilot guides an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft over the airspace on South Post at Fort McCoy, Wis., on Sept. 14, 2023, as part of training operations at installation. Several A-10s completed taking off and landing at Young Air Assault Strip on South Post and flying routes over the installation. According to the Air Force fact sheet for the A-10C, the Thunderbolt II is the first Air Force aircraft specially designed for close air support of ground forces. They are simple, effective and survivable twin-engine jet aircraft that can be used against light maritime attack aircraft and all ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles. The A-10C offers excellent maneuverability at low airspeeds and altitude while maintaining a highly accurate weapons-delivery platform. They can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time, are capable of austere landings and operate under 1,000-foot ceilings (303.3 meters) with 1.5-mile (2.4 kilometers) visibility. Additionally, with the capability of carrying precision guided munitions and unguided munitions, they can employ above, below and in the weather. A-10C pilots can also conduct their missions during darkness. (U.S. Army Photo by Claudia Neve, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wis.)

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    Date Taken: 09.14.2023
    Date Posted: 01.19.2024 16:42
    Photo ID: 8202473
    VIRIN: 230914-A-CV950-5057
    Resolution: 2327x1536
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    Location: FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US

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