Thor

So the AF is considering getting some new, light aircraft basically to fly with A-10s (eventually replacing them) during counter-terrorism missions. With all of the flak the A-10 has received (especially regarding the possibility of its retirement, only to be replaced by a multi-role fighter) do you all think having a short-term replacement is a good idea? Should we just stick with the original multi-role option? Sources -- https://warontherocks.com/2016/08/oa-x-more-than-just-light-attack/ -- https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/usaf-seeks-two-new-close-air-support-aircraft-427769/

I'm not sure that he was meaning that he's going to just coast through and track 38s because more are being dropped (though I can see where there's room for misinterpretation). I think what he's saying is that the odds are better and he's happy about that. Honestly, anyone would be if they saw 38 drops jump from 2 to 8(ish). Either way, you offer great advice to future pilots like us and we definitely appreciate it!