An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 924th Fighter Group of the 944th Fighter Wing climbs into the sky during a demonstration as part of Exercise Desert Hammer at Barry M. Goldwater Range East near Gila Bend, Ariz., Nov. 14, 2024. This large-scale exercise showcases the adaptability of Mission Ready Airmen, advancing the skills needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving challenges of global competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Dastas)

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Marks Reaches 7,000 Hours

Lt. Col. John “Karl” Marks stands in front of an A-10C Thunderbolt II on Sept. 1, 2021 at Whiteman AFB, Mo. Marks reached a historic 7,000 hours in the A-10C and is the longest flying A-10 pilot to date.

PHOTO BY: Maj. Shelley Ecklebe
VIRIN: 210902-F-QG358-0324.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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63/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/4000

ISO

8000

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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