Firing Rage
March, 2008
The author of December's "Bombers Away" must be the same person who assisted the French in constructing the Maginot Line. Don't get me wrong: Bombers are a requirement in today's military. They are not, however, the first choice when it comes to close air support. True, they can carry many more 2.000-pound JDAMs than an F/A-18 or F-16 can. But a variety of weapons is required in combat. Among the most utilized today are strafing (yes, strafing) weapons and smaller munitions such as la...
