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Marine Corps brings harrier jets for joint training with the Idaho National Guard The Idaho National Guard welcomed some special guests to Gowen field as Marines came from Cherry Point North Carolina to conduct joint training with the guard. and last updated 2021-04-15 17:48:53-04 The marines brought their AV-8B harriers to fly with the Idaho National Guard s A-10 Warthogs as both planes provide close air support for troops on the ground. This jet has been the Marine Corps premier attack aircraft for close air support, said Major Eric Shiebe, a pilot with the marines. I love it, itâs probably one of the last stick and rudder airplanes that are out and itâs a lot of fun doing the vertical take-off and landings that this jet is known for. ....