An A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 66th Weapons Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base. Nev., takes off for a United States Air Force Weapons School training exercise June 14, 2017. Every six months, the USAFWS graduates approximately 100 Weapons Officers and enlisted specialists who are tactical system experts, weapons instructors and leaders of Airmen.

"It is built to withstand more damage than any other frame that I know of. It’s known for its ruggedness"

A-10 pilot Lt. Col. Ryan Haden