West on Warthogs

…the A-10 Thunderbolt, aka the “Warthog” …no greater sound to a ground combat soldier than the high pitched whine and the “blurp” sound of the Gatling Gun cannon in its nose. … Let me make one thing clear, no senior officer should impart such undue command influence against any member of our Armed Services. The A-10 is a potent aircraft and should not be retired and should undergo a service life extension program. I would recommend that the Secretary of Defense… transfer the A-10 from the U.S. Air Force to the U.S. Army and here’s why….