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U.S. Air Force to Retire A-10 Maintenance Squadron

2/23/2026

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  • The U.S. Air Force will deactivate the 571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the A-10 overhaul unit, as part of retiring the fleet.
  • The A-10 remains active.
  • The maintenance depot closure raises concerns about future repairs, despite the A-10 having recently supported operations in the Middle East.
  • The Air Force's fiscal 2026 budget proposes retiring the remaining 162 A-10s and cutting maintenance funding.