HAWGSMOKE 2022


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Hawgsmoke’s 2022 Overall Top Hawgsmoke Team

Winner of the Al “Mud” Moore Trophy – The 190th Fighter Squadron Boise, Idaho

Congratulations to Hassel, Weasel, Duke. and B-Rad for keeping the Al “Mud” Moore trophy right here in Boise, Idaho. The 190th Fighter Squadron “Skullbangers” have won the Hawgsmoke competition back-to-back times now twice and is the only team to do so in Hawgsmoke history. This makes the “Skullbangers” the only team with 4 victories and is #1 team in the medals count. Congratulations Gents…Well Done!
“Cliffy” Latta – the originator of Hawgsmoke pictured in back.

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 2022 Hawgsmoke returns to the great state of Idaho and home of the Skullbangers.


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.

THE SUSPECTS

JACK DANIEL’S

The best beer, wine & spirits distributor in the Treasure Valley! Thank you for your support!

BREITLING RAFFLE

Hosted by IDNG MWR

A special shout out to Blake Simmons of Simmons Fine Jewelry in Meridian, Idaho.

Hawg Pilots, don’t miss out on the opportunity for your chance to win this phenomenal watch courtesy of Simmons Fine Jewelry.

KIMBER 45 ACP

Custom Kimber 45 ACP courtesy of the IDNG MWR and Neil James who is a legendary bad ass who likes to drive fast cars, shoot guns and party with the boys. Thanks Neil…really appreciate the donation.

EBERLESTOCK GEAR

Eberlestock Gear courtesy of the IDNG MWR and Glen “Craven” Eberle who is a former “Skullbanger” that flew F-4s and A-10s in the Idaho Air National Guard. A special thank you to Craven….we hope to see you here at Hawgsmoke! We greatly appreciate it.

KRYPTEK GEAR

Kryptek courtesy of the IDNG MWR and Butch Whiting (CEO) and Justin Sparks (VP) of Kryptek Outdoor Group…we really appreciate it.

RHINO METALS SAFE

Rhino Metals, US manufacturing company founded in 1995 by ex-F4 fighter pilot Don Suggs. A sincere thank you to Mr. Don Suggs – a legend in the Idaho Air National Guard.

2022 HAWGSMOKE COMMEMORATIVE PRINT

The 2022 HAWGSMOKE Commemorative Print was created by noted A-10 Aviation Artist Rick Herter. Since 1990 Rick has been commissioned by numerous A-10 Squadrons and Wing’s to capture Hawg History. Rick has created over 20 original oil paintings, and many limited edition prints featuring the beloved Hawg in action.

This commemorative print was designed around his painting, Thunder and Lightning for the 190th FS and depicts a Nighttime CAS mission into an Afghan Valley with a Lightning storm lighting up the sky.


HAWGSMOKE has only 100 prints available and a special limited number of 25 hand signed by artist, Rick Herter. Get yours right away before they’re gone! 
Special Thank you to artist Rick Herter for painting this years 2022 Hawgsmoke Commemorative Print. The man is a legend and an incredible artist that has a passion for the A-10 and military aircraft. Thank you Rick…wish you could be here for Hawgsmoke 2022.

ATTACK COFFEE

“Standby Point…Update T1”Operation Blue Steel

15′ x 5′ navy blue P.O.S Dodge Dakota 2wd and has Texas license plates. Registered to some guy named “Papa” who is always in Hawaii surfing and not working…ATTACK! Who has a 2wd in Idaho anyway??? LVI code name “MIDLIFE CRISIS” seen driving as of 09/02/2022 18:59…both targets are of high priority!
Papa Roche’s list of demands for Operation Blue Steel.

Low Value Individual (LVI), code name “MIDLIFE CRISIS”, is known to be traveling in or sunbathing on top of Operation Blue Steel.  HUMINT has concluded that this particular LVI is the most pathetic individual known to the human race.  Further assessments conclude that he will be identified as wearing the following:

– sleeveless, shmedium t-shirt

– baseball cap with the top removed (known in college frat communities as a “visor”)

– newly purchased, brand name jeans that look like they’ve been run over by a Bush Hog

*CAUTION: MIDLIFE CRISIS is known to obnoxiously bedazzle his clothing unintentionally resulting in a highly effective form of laser countermeasure (LCM). See above pic for reference.

MIDLIFE CRISIS is sometimes seen with another Low Value Individual (LVI) who has bowel issues, flatulates a lot, and a mustache out of regulation.


Update – Operation Blue Steel and “MIDLIFE CRISIS” seen here as of 09/02/2022 18:59:55

BIOGRAPHY

GENERAL CURTIS LeMAY “BLUE” STEEL

Blue Steal belongs to Lt Col Michael T.
“Papa” Roche – a legendary A-10 Attack Pilot! Thanks Papa for your awesome donation!

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.

HOW TO DONATE

2021 Hawgsmoke Champions – 190th Skullbangers – Boise, Idaho

For donation information please use our contact page to let us know you are interested and we’ll get back to you.

If you already know the amount you would like to donate then please follow the donate button below or if you would like to send a check instead then please see below.

If you have any questions please contact the Idaho National Guard MWR Director Jessica Bate at 208-272-8235 or jessica@idngmwr.com.

All donations will be going to the Idaho National Guard MWR which is a non-profit 501 (c)(19) organization and is not part of the Department of Defense and has no governmental status. 

We sincerely thank you for your support, without the help of donations from individuals and industry partners, this event wouldn’t be possible! 


All the proceeds of this event will go to the following local organizations helping Veteran’s and families who have served their country.


Wishes For Warriors is a veteran run, volunteer operated non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to returning hope and passion back into the lives of our combat wounded heroes, through therapeutic outdoor adventures, awareness, education and passion, after experiencing a life altering injury.

Papa Roche would like to donate the proceeds raised to strafing “Blue Steel” to Homes for our Troops. Homes for our Troops helps build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured Post-911 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives. What a wonderful charity to choose Papa…Thanks!

A special thank you to all the wonderful organizations who have donated and contributed to this amazing event. With your contribution you have made Hawgsmoke Great Again! Thank You!

You can see many different warbirds dating back to WWII at the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa, Idaho. Aircraft include a P-40N Warhawk, P-40E Kittyhawk, P-51C Mustang, F-84 Thunderjet, L-19 Bird dog, Mig-17, Mig-21, F-86 Sabre Jet, F-104 Starfighter and many more. Highly recommend you go see these fine warbirds at the Warhawk Air Museum located at the Nampa Municipal Airport at 201 Municipal Dr, Nampa, ID 83687.
A sincere thank you to Todd Lindsey of the Warhawk Air Museum and company for their generous effort and donation to this years Hawgsmoke 2022 competition. Todd has taken time out of his busy schedule to help plan and coordinate a warbird missing man formation from the Warhawk Air Museum located in Nampa, Idaho to be a part of this years Hawgsmoke 2022 opening ceremony. The opening ceremony is an integral part of Hawgsmoke where current and former A-10 pilots gather to honor and toast the fallen Hawg drivers that have gone before us.

A special thank you to Agri Beef for donating to this years Hawgsmoke 2022. Agri Beef is a family-owned-and-operated company that works hard every day to produce exceptional beef. Thank you for your contribution!

A sincere thank you to the wonderful Jessica Bate – Idaho National Guard Director, and Genevieve “Skye” Roisland – Donations Manager & Event Coordinator for helping us host such a great event. ATTACK!

Our mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation programs and services in conjunction with family programs supporting the readiness and resilience of the Idaho National Guard, service members, families and DoD retirees. 

Special Thanks to Craig the General Manager of Twin Peaks Boise, Idaho for helping us out during Hawgsmoke 2022…Really appreciate it.

A special thank you to a former Skullbanger Gabe Nelson (Idaho State Sales Manager) who has graciously volunteered his time in having the best whiskey producer represent Hawgsmoke 2022.

Special thank you to Craig Stein Beverage for donating to Hawgsmoke 2022. Craig Stein Beverage (CSB) is one of the largest beer, wine, spirits, non-alcoholic, soft drink and snack distributors in the Northwest and Intermountain market areas. We will always buy our kegs now at CSB! ATTACK!

A special thank you to Blake Simmons of Simmons Fine Jewelry for donating a beautiful Breitling Avenger Chronograph 45 watch valued at $6100 which will be raffled off during Hawgsmoke 2022. All the proceeds will be donated to Wishes for Warriors which is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to returning hope and passion back into the lives of our combat wounded heroes. A sincere thank you for a really amazing donation.

Special thank you to Mr Don Suggs of Rhino Metals, Inc. for donating two safes to Hawgsmoke. Really appreciate the donation – ATTACK!

A big thank you to Jim Jenkins of Snake River Pool & Spa, Idaho’s premier hot tub dealer, for lending us 2 pool tables. We greatly appreciate it.

Special Thank you to Michael Meyers of Leaucon Inc. located in Malvern, Arkansas for donating to Hawgsmoke 2022. We are sorry you won’t be here to partake in this great event with us. Your donation truly helps. Thanks again Michael…really appreciate it!

RNDC is one of the nation’s leading wholesale beverage alcohol distributors, specializing in wine and spirits. Thank you so much for your contribution to Hawgsmoke 2022.

A HUGE thank you to Erika from Design Etching & Awards in Lakeside Arizona for designing this years Hawgsmoke overall team awards. They turned out fabulous and we and can’t wait to give them out to the winning teams. All work is done by hand. Design Etching & Awards have made previous Hawgsmoke awards. Highly recommend visiting their website if you need an award, just click on their picture logo above. Thank you again Erika…you guys hit it out of the park!

Special thank you to Ashley at Aviator Gear for making this years Hawgsmoke 2022 patches…they turned out AMAZING! Highly recommend Aviator Gear for any personalized aviation swag. Click on pic for more details.

“R & R Roof Solutions has been providing quality service at a fair price in Boise since 2003. Veteran owned by former A-10 pilot Johnny Reyes.”
randrroofsolutions.com

A Father-Son trio who are passionate about military aviation. A special thank you to Scott, Bob, and Steven for their wonderful donation. Click on the picture for more information.

Special thank you to Abby Parra with Walz Tetrick Advertising for contributing to the development of our Hawgsmoke 2022 Flyer.