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CREW-ECLSS5d ago
Combat search and rescue’s uncertain future: As A-10s phase out, US Air Force faces questions of what comes next
A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft have served in the Sandy role for combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) operations since the late 1970s. As the U.S. Air Force plans to retire the A-10 by fiscal year 2029, questions arise regarding its replacement. Recent operations, including a 2026 mission recovering two F-15E airmen from Iran, underscore the urgency of this transition.