Professor Robert Farley wrote an article that gained alot of attention. Basically he called for disbanding the USAF and giving its missions to the US Army and Navy. Part of his rationale? The USAF thinks only about airpower and isn't a true joint player (I'm paraphrasing).
One of the biggest complaints hurled at the Jr Service?
It doesn't and doesn't want to do Close Air Support.
I speculated that one of the airpower advocates that I know would step into the ring and attempt to knock Farley back. Well I didn't have to wait long. It appears that the good professor coaxed SMSgt Mac (Elements of Power) out of a blogging break and he penned an article on the USAF, Close Air Support and the A-10. Its a must read and you can check it out here.
I hope Farley is paying attention. I want to read his counter punch.
