U.S. Air Force Capt. Josiah Bierle, 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron pilot, awaits takeoff in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Dec. 30, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jonah Bliss)
Last A-10 to Leave Depot, Maintenance Squadron to Deactivate
For King and Country: Major Mick Mannock’s 61 Victories in the Great War
Mick Mannock did not arrive at the front as a natural ace. He was older than most pilots, burdened by illness, and deeply aware of how easily men died in the air. Early on, fear followed him into every patrol. Over time, he changed how he fought. He flew higher, closed closer, and fired only when he knew he could not miss. By the time he was killed in 1918, Mannock had 61 confirmed victories and no known grave.
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