>If anything, the reorganization the USAF needs is to lose the close air support mission, and the A-10 Warthogs, to the Army. The Army wouldn't take the A-10s

>If anything, the reorganization the USAF needs is to lose the close air support mission, and the A-10 Warthogs, to the Army. The Army wouldn't take the A-10s if they were offered.[0] >doesn't want to get involved with smaller fixed-wing aircraft for close air support. But they have[1]. An OA-X demonstration is scheduled for August, of which they're looking to field an off-the-shelf plane. [0]: http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/02/25/army-not-interested-in-taking-a10-warthogs-from-air-force.html http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/02/25/army-not-inter... [1]: http://www.defensenews.com/articles/air-force-leaders-confirm-light-attack-aircraft-demo-to-take-off-this-summer http://www.defensenews.com/articles/air-force-leaders-confir...