US-led coalition conducts live fire exercises in Iraq and Syria
Since May 1, the joint task force fighting the Islamic State group has conducted live fire exercises, which may involve newly refitted A-10 Warthog jets.
US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (L) greets the crew and looks over an A-10 "Warthog", a close support aircraft, during an unannounced visit to Bagram Airfield September 17, 2008.(photo credit: REUTERS/Paul J. Richards/Pool)ByCLINT VAN WINKLE/THE MEDIA LINE
