U.S. Air Force Maj. Zach Laird, 23rd Fighter Group chief of standards and evaluation, executes a show-of-force maneuver in an A-10C Thunderbolt II over an M109A6 Paladin howitzer Dec. 4, 2014, at the Oro Grande Range Complex, Fort Bliss, Texas. While supporting artillery units, A-10 pilots must continuously "deconflict," ensuring they stay out of the line of friendly-fire, while also attacking their target. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Callaghan/Released)