HAWGSMOKE 2024


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Hawgsmoke traces its lineage to the now-discontinued “Gunsmoke” event. Gunsmoke was the USAF’s air-to-ground gunnery and bombing competition with multiple airframes held at Nellis AFB. The last Gunsmoke event was held in 1995.

The inaugural Hawgsmoke was in 2000 at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Michigan, hosted by the Michigan ANG’s 172nd Fighter Squadron. Colonel Cliff Latta is credited with initiating Hawgsmoke; which is now a biennial worldwide A-10 bombing, missile, and tactical gunnery competition.

This tournament is a unique and intense challenge for Hawg Drivers as each squadron pits its best pilots against the same tactical situation in order to find out who is truly the best. It is also an opportunity for the pilots and support crews to share in the camaraderie and legacy of the world’s premier close air support fighter.

In 2024 Hawgsmoke returns to the great state of Arizona and home of the Termites.


HAWGSMOKE 2022 PROMO VIDEO

Due to technical difficulties not all A-10 squadrons were represented in this video.
Video courtesy of the 124th Wing Public Affairs.

2024 HAWGSMOKE COMMEMORATIVE PRINT

Draft – more to come!

We are excited to share that we have partnered with Mr. Ryan Church, whose work you have seen in Lucasfilm creations like the Mandalorian, as well as Transformers, Avatar, Zero Dark Thirty, Star Trek, and many more. We are thrilled to see what an artist of his caliber will create – stay tuned. In the meantime, visit his site at www.ryanchurch.com


ATTACK COFFEE

Our friends at Jim Beam have graciously offered to keep your cups full of ice cold refreshments. A huge thank you to Bill Dunkle and his team – they know how to keep a Hawg Driver in good spirits!
Tony and his team at Blackrock Brewers are excited to provide you with the finest brews during Hawgsmoke. They are proud to be Tucson’s first Eastside brewery and have hosted the Termites multiple times to brew. Keep your eyes peeled for the A-10 Pale Ale. Visit them at blackrockbrewers.com

RESULTS

Photo Courtesy of Colin Moeser

2000 – 118th Fighter Squadron
Bradley ANGB, CT

2002 – 47th Fighter Squadron
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

2004 – None “Hawgwash”

2006 – 303d Fighter Squadron
Whiteman AFB, MO

2008 – 190th Fighter Squadron
Gowen Field ANGB, ID

2010 – 190th Fighter Squadron
Gowen Field ANGB, ID

2012 – 357th Fighter Squadron
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

2014 – 47th Fighter Squadron
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

2016 – 47th Fighter Squadron
Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

2018 – 74th Fighter Squadron
Moody AFB, GA

2020 (21) – 190th Fighter Squadron
Gowen Field ANGB, ID

2022 – 190th Fighter Squadron
Gowen Field ANGB, ID

Medal Count

190th Fighter Squadron – 4

47th Fighter Squadron – 3

118th Fighter Squadron – 1

303rd Fighter Squadron – 1

357th Fighter Squadron – 1

74th Fighter Squadron – 1

Competitors

Click here to see a list of all the A-10 units.

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