WASHINGTON, D.C.
– U.S. Representative Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today
released the following statement after reports that A-10 Thunderbolt II’s were
used to destroy over 100 oil-tanker trucks in Syria as part of stepped-up
strikes on ISIS targets.
“A-10s are again
demonstrating their lethality and irreplaceable role in our military when our
country needs it most. If the Administration had its way, we wouldn’t have these
one-of-a-kind attack jets available to strike at ISIS targets and carry out the
vital missions for which they are uniquely suited. Time and time again recently,
we’ve seen the A-10’s number called up to protect us; whether it’s in Europe to
deter Russian aggression, along the border with North Korea, or in the fight
against ISIS. It just shows again, that when the world turns to us to defend
against the dangerous and growing threats we face, we turn to the A-10. We’re
proud that the National Defense
Authorization Act once again keeps
the A-10 flying for the next fiscal year, and we will continue to do everything
we can to prevent the Air Force from prematurely retiring this vital
aircraft.”
Rep. McSally spoke on
the House floor yesterday about the
A-10 strikes in Syria.
