I completely agree. But I would like to see CAS the UAVs used by the Army turned over to the Army - like the Marines have their own CAS. Let the AF keep the strategic missions and air superiority.
Btw, I’m Army infantry.
The idea about CAS being turned over to the Army was bandied about in the early 90s around the time McPeak took over and tried to turn the AF into nothing but fighters.
If you are talking just UAVs I would agree but I think the fixed wing, manned aircraft such as the Warthog should remain AF as I believe the Army would take the resources and apply them to the rotary wing forces.
While old, the Warthog is proven and has shown its capabilities and mettle in several conflicts.
After the first Gulf war my two friends who were Warthog drivers couldn't go into a bar with their flight suits on and pay for a single drink if an Army combat troop was there. The Army troops loved them and would thank them all the time for what they did.