“Davis Monthan 355th CONS” vintage style military aviation travel poster art by – Squadron Posters!

The 355th Contracting Squadron is part of the 355th Mission Support Group at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. 355 CONS is home to the Desert Eagles and directs contracting programs for the acquisition and administration of commodities, services, construction, and GPC requirements in support of the 355th Wing and tenant units. This includes the 12th Air Force & Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group (Boneyard) and maintains world wide contingency contracting capabilities in support of deployments. Davis-Monthan is situated in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, located only minutes away from downtown Tucson and the renowned Saguaro National Park which features desert mountain ranges and the occasional monsoon thunderstorm.

The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II (also know as the “Warthog”) is an American twin-engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by Fairchild-Republic in the early 1970s. It entered service in 1976, and is the only United States Air Force production aircraft designed solely for close air support, including attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets.

The A-10 was designed around the 30 mm GAU-8 Avenger rotary cannon (with a distinct “Brrrrt” sound) that is its primary armament. The A-10’s airframe was designed for durability, with measures such as 1,200 pounds (540 kg) of titanium armor to protect the cockpit and aircraft systems, enabling it to absorb a significant amount of damage and continue flying. Its short takeoff and landing capability permits operation from airstrips close to the front lines, while its simple design enables maintenance at forward bases with limited facilities.