[AF Considering Short Term OA-X]

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 -- http://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/

[Track Selects and Assignment Nights]

1 hour ago, Danger41 said:

The only thing you can control is how hard you study, prepare, learn, and help your bros. There are other variables that are totally out of your control that will have a large effect on your assignment. But if you're already looking forward to taking the easy route, you'll find yourself left out of the party.

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!