The Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing will deliver a thrilling Close Air Support (CAS) demonstration featuring multiple A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, showcasing the aircraft’s legendary battlefield effectiveness. Better known as the "Warthog," the A-10 was designed to dominate the low-altitude fight, providing critical support to ground troops in even the harshest conditions. With its short takeoff and landing capability, the A-10 can operate from austere airfields, bringing its devastating 30mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon to bear against enemy armor and fortifications. Firing nearly 4,000 rounds per minute, the Avenger gives the A-10 its nickname—the "Tank Killer." During the demo, the four-ship formation will execute precision attack maneuvers, demonstrating the aircraft’s lethality, agility, and ability to deliver pinpoint firepower in direct...