"A-10s to Afghanistan" Topic
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 23 Jan 2018 7:13 a.m. PST |
The U.S. Air Force has deployed A-10 Thunderbolt jets to Afghanistan for the first time in more than three years to provide close-air support for American and Afghan troops — the latest sign of escalating military operations and deepening U.S. military involvement by the Trump administration against the Taliban, more than 16 years after the 9/11 attacks… link |
| 15mm and 28mm Fanatik | 23 Jan 2018 10:41 a.m. PST |
Being the cynic that I am, I'm going to say that this is the air force's mach 2 jet jockeys' plan to wear out the airframes of the Warthogs quicker so that they can be retired sooner. |
| coopman | 23 Jan 2018 12:12 p.m. PST |
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| New Jersey Devil | 24 Jan 2018 12:00 a.m. PST |
We had A-10 support when I was in Kunar, in 2009. They certainly get the job done. |
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