Is the Air Force abandoning its close air support mission?




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Summary: The Air Force has long had the job of providing close air support for Army and Marine CorpsĀ ground troops. Its what made the A-10 attack fighter such a beloved instrument. The F-35 is supposed to replace the A-10 in that role. But internal Air Force documents suggest the Air Force will no longer provide close air support. The Federal Drive with Tom Temin learned more from the Project on Government Oversight's Dan Grazier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices