Saxby Chambliss actually said...

we are fast approaching the arbitrary 2014 deadline for transitioning out of Afghanistan, and still no concrete plan has been offered for re...

I think it is time. The other options are not that concrete and not that positive.

The proposed fiscal year 2015 budget includes a reduction of 976 Air Force fighter, attack, mobility, and ISR aircraft.

I agree it is an old platform, but it has done such a great job in recent theaters.