An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 124th Fighter Wing executes an austere landing and takeoff on the Freedom Landing Strip June 6 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. The capability to land at an austere location enables pilots and ground forces to better integrate their combat capabilities. #warthogwednesday #idahonationalguard #idahoairnationalguard #airnationalguard #nationalguard #124thfighterwing #a10warthog #a10 #a10thunderbolt #warthog #freedom #closeairsupport #usaf #usairforce #aimhigh #trainfightwin #militaryphotography #thunderbolt #brrrttt #militarytraining #fighttowin #mountains #drylakebed