A bomb deployed from a U.S. Air Force A-10 finds its target during the 7th biannual Hawgsmoke Competition held at Gila Bend Auxiliary Field Aug. 16, 2012. Hawgsmoke is a bombing and tactical gunnery competition that features A-10 squadrons from around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook/Released)
U.S. Air Force A-10 pilots circle the field after attempting to hit a target during the 7th biannual Hawgsmoke Competition held at Gila Bend Auxiliary Field Aug. 16, 2012. The 355th Fighter Wing hosted 18 A-10 squadrons and teams from around the world during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook/Released)
A U.S. Air Force pilot banks left after deploying explosives at a target during the 7th biannual Hawgsmoke Competition held at Gila Bend Auxiliary Field Aug. 16, 2012. The competition focuses on A-10 tactics such as moving target strafe techniques, GPS-out navigation, and degraded weapons delivery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook/Released)
by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
8/22/2012 - GILA BEND, Ariz. -- Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., hosted 18 A-10 squadrons from around the world for the 7th biannual Hawgsmoke Competition here Aug. 15-17.
Hawgsmoke is an aerial competition focusing on A-10 tactics such as moving target strafe techniques, GPS-out navigation, and degraded weapons delivery. Both the individual and team portions of the competition are conducted and evaluated at the Barry M. Goldwater Range and the Gila Bend Auxiliary Field.
As the second place winners of the 2010 Hawgsmoke games, D-M was given the honor of hosting this year's event.
Davis-Monthan's final standings were as follows:
1st Place Attack Team - 357th Fighter Squadron
1st Place Attack Pilot- Capt. Eric Hart, 357th FS
2nd Place Attack Pilot - Capt. Sam Moreland, 357th FS
