A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to the 163rd Fighter Squadron flies a mission over Afghanistan, May 28, 2018.
The A-10, which can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions, is provides close-air support for coalition forces and the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces (ANDSF) on the offensive against the Taliban. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook) Original public domain image from Flickr