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Reconstitution of A–10 demonstration team

Division A · Title X: General Provisions · Subtitle D: Miscellaneous Authorities and Limitations

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The Air Force Secretary may bring back and run an A-10 aircraft demonstration team to support public events and celebrations for the United States' 250th anniversary. The team will honor the A-10's history, promote Air Force pride, and participate in airshows and ceremonies, using A-10 planes already kept by the Air Force without retiring them during the team's operation. The Secretary must brief Congress within 120 days about plans for the team, including details like aircraft numbers, costs, event schedules, and possible basing locations, with the authority to operate the team ending by September 30, 2033.

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(a) Reconstitution required

The Secretary of the Air Force may reconstitute and operate an A–10 demonstration team to support public outreach, recruiting, heritage, and official commemorative events associated with the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

(b) Purpose

A demonstration team reconstituted and operated under subsection (a) shall—

(1)

honor the combat legacy and service history of the A–10 Thunderbolt II;

(2)

promote pride in American airpower and the service of the men and women of the United States Air Force;

(3)

support appropriate public events, airshows, military ceremonies, and official anniversary observances connected to the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States; and

(4)

preserve and showcase the heritage of the A–10 community and the A–10 mission set.

(c) Team composition

In carrying out this section, the Secretary may designate such aircraft, aircrew, maintainers, support personnel, and associated equipment as the Secretary determines necessary to establish and operate the demonstration team.

(d) Limitation

Aircraft designated for the demonstration team under this section—

(1)

shall be drawn from A–10 aircraft otherwise retained in the inventory of the Air Force; and

(2)

may not be retired, divested, or transferred solely on the basis of designation for demonstration purposes during the period in which the team operates.

(e) Briefing

Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Air Force shall provide to the congressional defense committees a briefing on whether the Secretary plans to exercise the authority under this section, and if so, the plan to implement this section. If the Secretary does plan to exercise the authority under this section, the briefing shall include—

(1)

the number of aircraft to be assigned to the demonstration team;

(2)

the expected cost and source of funds for such team;

(3)

the anticipated schedule of appearances and commemorative events;

(4)

the basing location of the team;

(5)

any safety, maintenance, and sustainment requirements associated with operation of the team; and

(6)

an assessment of the feasibility and advisability of rebasing the demonstration team at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona.

(f) Termination

The authority to operate a demonstration team under this section shall terminate on September 30, 2033.