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Ever wonder why Air Force One often has F-16s flying alongside it?
The fighters aren't there for show. They're part of a layered security plan that provides rapid response to unidentified aircraft, extra eyes in the sky, and an immediate defensive capability if the situation
The military didn't officially name it the "Warthog."
The people who flew it did.
The A-10's bulky nose, hunched profile, and all-business design reminded crews of a warthog, and the nickname spread until it became part of aviation history.
Sometimes the names that stick are
