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The Hawgsmoke competition is a premier event for the A-10 community, aimed at developing America's Airmen for tomorrow's challenges. This event features skilled competitions in bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery, showcasing the "best of the best" in air-to-ground operations. Established to promote A-10 tactics, provide a platform for information exchange, and honor the legacy of lost Hawgs, Hawgsmoke adds to the rich history of Air Force excellence. Join us in commemorating the spirit of service, integrity, and excellence that defines our Airmen.
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Air Education and Training Command Develop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow Hawgsmoke C/3c Dustin K Vicent 3 Mar 2009 I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e
Overview • Background • History
Background • Competition • Bombing • Missile • Tactical Gunnery • Target Acquisition • “Best of the Best”
Background, cont. • World-wide Event • Hawg Reunion • Remebrance of Lost Hawgs • A-10 Tactics and Info Exchange • Public Awareness
History • Gunsmoke • Air-to-Ground Competition • Discontinued 1995 • Inauguration • Michigan ANG 172nd • Col. Cliff Latta • Hawgwash 2004 • Bad Weather • Declared Success
Summary • Background • History
Sources • “Air Force Takes Action.” Dudney, Robert S. Air Force Magazine, p.16December 2008. Air Force Association; Arlington, Virginia. • “Hawgsmoke.” < http://www.hawgsmoke.com/index.html > Accessed 27 Feb 2009. • “Hawgsmoke News.”< http://www.hawgsmoke2004.com/ > Accessed 27 Feb 2009. • All images retrieved from Google Images.
Develop America's Airmen Today ... for Tomorrow I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e