A-10 is revered as a lifesaving “flying tank” able to support soldiers in a close-in ground fight under enemy fire.
By Kris Osborn, President, Center for Military Modernization
The A-10 warthog has earned a permanent place in history.
The aircraft is revered as a lifesaving “flying tank” able to support soldiers in a close-in ground fight under enemy fire. Despite the emotional allegiance the aircraft inspires, it might at last be flying into the sunset.
In what could be seen as a defining moment for the A-10, U.S. Air Force leaders recently announced they will be closing out or stopping A-10 operations at two key bases and replacing the A-10’s missions in one location with F-35s.
For many years, the Air Force has wanted to fully retire the A-10 and let the F-35 perform critical Close Air Support (CAS) missions. Pentagon weapons developers, Army and Air Force service members, ground troops, and many prominent members of Congress have fought to make sure the A-10 keeps on flying…
To read more visit Warrior Maven.
- Globalists Launch New Assault On MEK In Albania and France
- Four Balkan Nations Pledge Total Subservience To Brussels
- Dodik Moves To Protect Republika Srpska From Soros Interference
The post The F-35 For Close Air Support – Finally Sends A-10 To Boneyard appeared first on Armed Forces Press.