U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan Haden, 74th Fighter Squadron commander, prepares for takeoff in an A-10C Thunderbolt II, Dec. 3, 2014, at the White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The A-10 is currently the only Air Force fighter aircraft capable of desert landing and takeoff. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)