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I believed it was essential for the members in the audience to listen and understand the importance of the Air Force's decision with respect to the future of the A-10. I said that their expertise and commitment was critical to our finding the most effective way to transition to the F-35-how we do Close Air Support, how we do Combat Search and Rescue, and how we might find offsets to accommodate the divestiture of the A-10. I then mentioned that some of the argument over the A-10 seemed to be misinformed, subjective, and in many cases emotional. I said that it was okay to be proud of a weapons system that's done tremendous work in support of troops and friendly forces around the world. I said I could relate with those passionate about their assigned weapon system, but unfortunately fiscal reality wouldn't allow us to do both-continue flying the A-10 while bringing the F-35 to operational capability. I said that the internal (AF) discussion and debate was over, the CSAF and SECAF have been briefed; they've made their decision and passed their recommendation to Congress accordingly. That said, I mentioned that it didn't appear the divestiture of the A-10 was going to happen as early, nor as quickly as the AF recommends. I said It was time to focus and work hard towards doing the best we can with what we know, and not towards undermining senior leaders' decisions, nor towards fulfilling personal preferences and agendas. The majority of the audience appeared to nod in agreement. And finally, I said that for those in uniform to do anything contrary to what the Chief and Secretary have directed would be disloyal, or some might say institutional treason (or words to that effect).