Originally Posted by
Lonewolf_50
While a fine achievement, that doesn't matter.
The OH-58 served well, and for a good long time.
It was time to retire it and allocate those program resources elsewhere. (Again, remember what was going on politically, in terms of the draw down, in 2013. That's where the money comes from, politicians). Retiring good platforms happens ...
Same with the Phantom.
Same with the T-2C Buckeye.
Same with the Tomcat.
Same with the Spruance class destoryers.
Same with the AH-1W (USMC)
AH-1W was retired as replaced with the AH-1Z, think the issue is with the current commandant reducing the HMLA squadrons and subsequent sending the Zulu and Yankee to AMARG. This along with getting rid of the Corps M1 Abrams ...all part of his vision for longer range engagement,lighter units, a lot of it is aimed at the Pacific region. The corps also on about using Longer Range Attack Missile.
cheers