Remember, just 4 years ago, we didn't have an A/G problem.
We had sufficient assets for Deny Flight. The Jag force was still a force. The Navy had an integral A/G capability with a-A too and so on.
It is the last 4 years where we have both stripped our A/G capability and engaged in an extensive A/G role. Just proves the point that forecasting even months ahead is frought with difficulties.