Hog...
I am an Air Force vet, involved at Edwards in the A-9/A-10 flyoff, M2 lifting body test, FB111 spin tests, F15 first flight and intercept tests, U2/SR71 performance stuff, smart ARTILLERY round testing... etc. etc.
It lasted for 35 years, yes, but the A10 is just too low and too slow, isn't it? And I think it's fleet is down to 100 or so aircraft, due to its ineffectiveness and vulnerabilities, and the stunning rise in the capabilities of pilotless drones which don't need you. In fact, I think the Mitsubishi Zero of 1941 could have flown circles around you!
So not only is the A10 on its last gasp, and pilots are becoming chair-borne, I'm not sure where your comments are taking this thread? Are we supposed to stand up and cheer the 35 year history of your Model T or hope that those aircraft never have to kill again?
I am not sure of your point, here, are you trying to insult someone with the Pearl Harbor reference?
I say, park the A10 in your nearest museum and get a real job.