'Long live the Warthog:' The US military decided it isn't yet ready to give up the A-10 after its fights in Iran

An A-10 operating in the Middle East. US Air Force photo The US Air Force is extending the service life of its decades-old A-10 Warthog attack aircraft. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said the service will extend the A-10's life to at least 2030. The move is a new lease on life for the storied plane, which has been active in the Iran war. The US Air Force is extending the service life of the decades-old A-10 "Warthog" until at least 2030, again pushing back the attack aircraft's retirement ...