The idiots that run the Air Force have been trying to kill the A-10 since the late 1980s. Their idea was to replace the A-10 with the F-16. Huh? F-16 rolls in, makes one pass and heads for the barn. The A-10 lingers for ever, doing the job.
When the balloon went up in Kuwait, who did they call? Read about the trans ocean crossing of the A-10s. Hand flown with a full bladder for hours! Now, that's dedication.
It seems to me that the Air Force brass need to have the bat jammed up the ol' exhaust pipe to get their attention. IMHO, one of the major reasons that we have an AF is that there is some poor grunt down in the mud or sand that needs help now, not when it's convenient.
I hope that Mark Kelly and others who have their heads screwed on right, prevail in stopping this travesty.
It is refreshing to read the comments here. Too often, some comments on similar subjects seem to descend into nonsense and drivel. Hopefully, this upward trend will continue.
Oh, BTW, I agree that these two individuals should be presented with the bill for the extra costs associated with their removal. Let 'em walk the next time.
What's interesting about this conversation is the irrational and uninformed positions taken by some of the participants. In recent interview of a ER Doc, she said that the Covid patients she's now seeing are exclusively those individuals who are NOT vaccinated. Anyone who would deny the existence or impact of this pandemic is extremely deficient mentally.
This list was once a great place for a sensible discussion of aviation related topics but it has recently turned into political f*** hollering contest. Too bad the list can't moderate and ban the bad actors.
