A-10s will be landing on a highway in Michigan on Jun. 28 as part of Exercise Northern Agility 22-1.
U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Scott Thompson, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) will also land an MC-12W and one U-28A aircraft during the event. A MQ-9 from the North Dakota ANG’s 119th Wing will be flying overhead to provide overwatch.
Last year, A-10s from Michigan ANG landed on M-32 near Alpena as part of Exercise Northern Strike. This year, the A-10s will practice hot refueling and weapons loading while on the ground.
“Northern Agility 22-1 supports the Air Force’s directive to ‘accelerate change or lose,’ testing the inherent innovation of our Airmen and their ability to face any challenge, any time, anywhere.” said Brig. Gen. Bryan Teff, assistant adjutant general and commander of the Michigan Air National Guard. “The Northern Agility exercise series proves Michigan as a champion for ACE, leveraging our state’s unique partnerships, training environment, and resources to prepare the Joint Force for today’s fight, posture for future missions, and stay one step ahead of our adversaries.”
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