Grunts in the sky...a10 in Afghanistan

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9:46a, 7/19/19
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Thought many would enjoy this 20 minute short documentary. Always thought the A10 would be the aircraft I would have liked to fly.

God loves you so much He'll meet you where you are. He also loves you too much to allow to stay where you are.

We sing Hallelujah! The Lamb has overcome!
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11:33a, 7/19/19
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Definitely an awesome sight to behold. Got to watch them doing runs on the hills and mountains around FOB Wright in Kunar Province. Even thought it was more impressive than F18s dropping 500 lb bombs on POO sights around the base.
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2:00p, 7/19/19
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I just posted elsewhere of groups of people I buy beers for unquestioningly. CAS pilots are on that list. Former grunt and love those ugly ass birds in the sky!

After I got out I wandered in life lost for several years and my biggest regret is not getting my life in order in time and going for A10s or other CAS. It was something that I always wanted to do but just didn't happen. Outside the window now.

Thanks for the vid
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In reply to Eliminatus • 3:11p, 7/19/19
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You buy for artillery men? I'm always down for a drink or 12!
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In reply to JABQ04 • 7:11p, 7/19/19
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JABQ04 said:
Definitely an awesome sight to behold. Got to watch them doing runs on the hills and mountains around FOB Wright in Kunar Province. Even thought it was more impressive than F18s dropping 500 lb bombs on POO sights around the base.
SAME! Near OP Nevada... F-18 two dry runs and then on the third run.... small nuclear mushroom! x 4 times.

March 2011 Strong Eagle III to the south of Op Nevada. Watched the A-10's working. LOTS of gun runs flying below the clouds.
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In reply to Rabid Cougar • 1:49p, 7/20/19
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Nevada was the one across the River right?
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In reply to JABQ04 • 12:49p, 7/23/19
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JABQ04 said:
Nevada was the one across the River right?
Yep. Bull Run was the one above the FOB that looked like a castle.
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6:25p, 7/28/19
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A-10s doing Close Air Support is a BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL sight to behold.
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8:31p, 7/28/19
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A good Aggie I'm sure most of you are already familiar with. Relevant to the op.

https://taskandpurpose.com/unsung-heroes-10-pilots-intentionally-drew-enemy-fire-protect-trapped-marines?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=tp-facebook&utm_campaign=culture
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