Retiring the A-10: Why Congress Must Embrace a Modern Airpower Strategy
By JD Bevers, Retired Air Force For decades, the A-10 “Warthog” has served as an iconic close air support (CAS) platform—its thunderous 30mm cannon and resilient frame delivering game-changing support for ground troops. Yet the very qualities that made the A-10 indispensable in past conflicts now limit its effectiveness in a rapidly evolving security environment. … Read more