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Benton D Struckcheon

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1. Not exactly a military expert,

Reply to unhappycamper (Original post)

Sat Mar 15, 2014, 09:27 AM

Mar 2014

but from what I've read, the Air Force as a separate service has always been a bit controversial. Studies have repeatedly shown that their main mission should be close air support of ground troops, the mission of the A-10. And if that's what their main mission should be, why should they be separate from the Army?
These planes aren't glamorous, as they're slow in comparison to a sleek fighter jet. So their mission is always downgraded by the Air Force in favor of fighter planes and bombers.
In other words, not a surprise they'd want to can the A-10 instead of the other planes. Also not a surprise Congress would let them if they made it so that few jobs would be lost by doing so.

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Why Congress May Let Air Force Retire The A-10 [View all] unhappycamper Mar 2014 OP

Not exactly a military expert, Benton D Struckcheon Mar 2014 #1

Heck of an aircraft. bluedigger Mar 2014 #2

The A-10 should not be retired daybranch Mar 2014 #3