Posted on Apr 13, 2014
How do you feel about Lawmakers trying to stop cuts to the A-10 Warthog?
4.05K
14
9
4
4
0
Lawmakers in both the House and Senate are planning legislation to block the Air Force’s plans to retire the A-10. Many service members are also voicing their opposition to the A-10 cuts. I feel that this aircraft is not only a symbol of American badassness, but also still serves as a vital piece of close support equipment.
Air Force
Support
Army
Tradition
Deployment
Edited >1 y ago
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 8
2
2
0
Americans voted these legislators in office. Americans can vote them out of office. We need more Veterans in Congress.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
The A-10 is a valuable asset. Worst case they should be given to the 160th SOAR for close air support.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
With it's service record, the A-10 is seriously one of the most effective air-to-ground support aircraft to ever exist. As far as I know, it is one of the only aircraft to ever be designed around the weapon it carries, the 30mm cannon, and it devastates ground forces with ease. Until the DoD can come up with something that can compare to the A-10 (e.g. carry more ATGMs, have better aerodynamics, more armor), it should stay in operation.
(2)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google