Final A-10 Departs Hill AFB as Warthog Depot Maintenance Era Ends

After decades of sustaining the iconic A-10, the Ogden Air Logistics Complex prepares to send off its last Thunderbolt II.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base in Utah is preparing to depart its final A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, marking the end of the depot-level maintenance mission that has sustained the Warthog fleet for over 40 years. The 571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, which has overseen thousands of A-10 overhauls and repairs, will deactivate following the completion of this last aircraft.

Why it matters

The A-10 has been a point of pride for the Ogden ALC, with its skilled maintainers extending the life of the aircraft through complex structural work and major re-winging efforts. As the Air Force shifts its focus to newer platforms like the F-35, the departure of the Warthog depot mission represents the closing of a defining chapter in Hill AFB's history.

The details

The Ogden ALC began performing depot-level maintenance on the A-10 in 1998, becoming the Air Force's primary location for structural repair, wing replacements, and major overhauls. At its peak, the A-10 line employed hundreds of maintainers, sheet metal technicians, engineers, and logisticians. The team tackled everything from complex structural refurbishment to a major re-winging effort that kept the fleet viable for many additional years.

  • The Ogden ALC began performing A-10 depot-level maintenance in 1998.
  • The final A-10 is scheduled to depart Hill AFB at the end of February 2026.

The players

Ogden Air Logistics Complex

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex, headquartered at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, provides logistics, support, maintenance, and distribution for the Air Force's premier fighter aircraft, including the F-35, F-22, F-16, and A-10.

Brig. Gen. G. Hall Sebren Jr.

The Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander, who spoke at the ceremony marking the end of the A-10 depot maintenance mission.

Col. Ryan Nash

The commander of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group, which has overseen the A-10 depot maintenance work at Hill AFB.

571st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

The squadron that has been responsible for the A-10 depot maintenance mission at Hill AFB, and will deactivate following the completion of the last Warthog.

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What they’re saying

“This mission has been a point of pride for the entire complex. The A-10 came to Hill because of the skill and dedication of our workforce, and it stayed here because that expertise only grew stronger with time. Our maintainers extended the life of this aircraft again and again, and they did it with a level of pride and professionalism that has become part of Hill's identity.”

— Brig. Gen. Hall Sebren, Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander (theaviationgeekclub.com)

“We have had maintainers who have worked on the A-10 for decades. They know every inch of this aircraft. They've trained generations of maintainers, and they've poured their hearts into keeping the Warthog in the fight. Watching the last jet roll out is emotional for all of us.”

— Col. Ryan Nash, 309th AMXG commander (theaviationgeekclub.com)

What’s next

The Air Force is executing a phased retirement of the A-10 fleet as part of a broader modernization strategy focused on preparing for high-end conflict. Many of the maintainers from the 571st AMXS will transition to other missions within the Ogden ALC, including the F-35, F-16, and C-130 sustainment lines.

The takeaway

The departure of the A-10 depot maintenance mission from Hill AFB marks the end of an era for the Ogden Air Logistics Complex, which has sustained the iconic Warthog for over four decades. The skill, dedication, and pride of the maintainers who kept the A-10 flying has become a defining part of Hill's identity, and their impact will endure as the Air Force shifts its focus to newer platforms.