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This A-10 Thunderbolt II provides close-air-support for ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan July 6, 2008. The A-10 is effective against all enemy ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.

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This A-10 Thunderbolt II provides close-air-support for ground forces in Iraq and Afghanistan July 6, 2008. The A-10 is effective against all enemy ground targets, including tanks and other armored vehicles.

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