Of course there's great,wonderful pride we all feel on this day-Independence Day. But as we think of pride, isn't it better to show it naturally than cynically? Me, just now.
A-10's are still in service, but there's talk of replacing them. Keeping the GAU-8, but a new airframe.
Very sorry for your loss Redfisher. May you find comfort from family and friends at this most dark of times. Hang tough.