A-10 "Warthogs" have been valuable to ground troops in the Persian Gulf War and the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, but the Air Force is looking at combat needs of the future. (Associated Press)
In this Dec. 12, 2013, photo released by the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Chaplain Lt. Col. Richard Fitzgerald, 20th Fighter Wing chaplain, sprinkles holy water over the Nativity scene at Shaw Air Force Base S.C. (AP Photo/U.S. Air Force, Senior Airman Ashley L. Gardner) ** FILE **
An Air Force Staff Sergeant receives bags full of food, treats, and supplies for the holiday season during Operation Homefront's "Holiday meals for Military", in Clinton, MD., Monday, December 9, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
An Air Force Staff Sergeant receives bags full of food, treats, and supplies for the holiday season during Operation Homefront's "Holiday meals for Military", in Clinton, MD., Monday, December 9, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
An Air Force Staff Sergeant receives bags full of food, treats, and supplies for the holiday season during Operation Homefront's "Holiday meals for Military", in Clinton, MD., Monday, December 9, 2013. (Andrew S Geraci/The Washington Times)
Vice President George Bush and his wife Barbara Bush are shown as they depart Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Aug. 16, 1988. They met at the air force base to fly together to New Orleans. (AP Photo/Win McNamee)