An A-10 Thunderbolt II shoots a flare off after receiving fuel from a 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve - عملية العزم الصلب Oct. 6, 2017. The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions. The wide combat radius, and short takeoff and landing capabilities, permit operations in and out of locations near front lines. #airman #airmanmagazine #airforce #airpower #plane #planes #jet #jets #aviation #aerial #pilot #pilots #military #airmen #usmilitary #fly #aimhigh #aircraft #jet #jetengine #engine #propulsion #a10warthog #a10