Senators criticized the Air Force on Tuesday for trying to retire its fleet of A-10s, saying that the service’s decision would put American troops in danger in the fight against the Islamic State.

The Air Force has tried for years to retire the A-10s, also known as Warthogs, saying that it has other assets like F-15s and F-16s that can be used for close air support. But lawmakers have prohibited them from mothballing the planes, despite tight budgets, saying that the A-10s are the most cost-effective way to ensure American troops are safe in combat… READ MORE