Flatus
Despite being of the same cloth, I am forced to take issue with your observations.
Suggesting that bombers did "more damage" to organisations that may well be just as strong now (or perhaps even stronger)as they were 2 years ago is hardly an accolade to the attack system.
Surface forces supporting air forces? As an aside during offensive air ops perhaps, but the aim in all operations is to put people on the ground. The Army specialise in this - infantrymen are the ultimate force. They fight the real war long after the politicians, press and air forces have (thankfully) lost interest.