
Shawn
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Shawn
@Sfarrell329
Father, Husband and huge Wyoming fan







Breaking news: Utah State coach Jerrod Calhoun has agreed to be the next coach at Cincinnati and will return to his alma mater, sources told @CBSSports. Calhoun, 44, just took USU to back-to-back NCAA Tournaments. He'd been Cincy's top target for weeks. cbssports.com/college-basket…


“Administrations win championships.” Something to remember as the University of Wyoming is set to hire a new president in the coming months…



















A-10 Warthog: Upgraded & Ready for Iran's Asymmetric Threats 🔥🛡️ The A-10 Thunderbolt II (aka Warthog) has been modernized to counter Iran's go-to playbook: drone swarms, fast boats, proxies, and maritime harassment in the Middle East. Here's why it's still a beast in 2026: Precision Strike Upgrades 🎯 (A-10C era, enhanced post-2006): Advanced targeting pods (LITENING AT / Sniper XR) + GPS-guided weapons like GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs (SDB). Recent software unlocks let it haul up to 16 SDBs per sortie (via BRU-61 racks)—a massive jump from earlier loads. Perfect for saturating drone swarms or dispersed targets with pinpoint accuracy. Drone-Swarm Slayer 🚀🐝: Networked sensors + infrared pods track low/slow threats. It now fires laser-guided APKWS rockets (FALCO software cleared ~2025) for cheap, high-volume air-to-air kills—way better than expensive missiles. Its slow, loitering speed (~300 knots) and insane maneuverability make it ideal for picking off Shahed-style drones. (Real A-10s have returned with drone kill markings from CENTCOM ops!) Maritime Guardian ⚓💥: In the Strait of Hormuz, it overwatches Navy assets (mine-hunters, LCS) against IRGC fast-attack boats and drone swarms. The legendary 30mm GAU-8 Avenger cannon shreds small vessels with surgical bursts, backed by rockets and precision munitions. Austere & Affordable Ops 🛫🌍: Short/dirt runway capable (proven in training; forward basing as Jordan fits perfectly). Tough as nails (titanium bathtub armor, redundant systems), low hourly costs, and long loiter time mean sustained pressure on Iran's proxies/militias without breaking the bank. Bottom Line These upgrades turn the A-10 from a "tank-buster" into a versatile, low-cost counter to Iran's asymmetric game—filling gaps where stealth jets are overkill or short on endurance. In contested, messy environments, its ability to loiter, engage multiple, and survive makes it indispensable for keeping things stable. 🇺🇸💪













