>If anything, the reorganization the USAF needs is to lose the close air support mission, and the A-10 Warthogs, to the Army.

The Army wouldn't take the A-10s if they were offered.[0]

>doesn't want to get involved with smaller fixed-wing aircraft for close air support.

But they have[1]. An OA-X demonstration is scheduled for August, of which they're looking to field an off-the-shelf plane.

[0]: http://www.military.com/daily-news/2015/02/25/army-not-inter... [1]: http://www.defensenews.com/articles/air-force-leaders-confir...