Now That Congress Has Blocked F-22 Retirement Again, What Will The US Air Force Do With The Jets?

The US Air Force has asked to divest and retire around 250 aircraft for Fiscal Year 2025. This includes many A-10 Warthogs, F-16s, and F-15s. But notably, the Air Force has once again asked to divest 32 Block 20 F-22 Raptors. However, once again, Congress has moved to prohibit the Air Force from retiring dozens of the most advanced fifth-generation fighter jets. Now, the question is, what will happen to the Air Force’s unwanted Block 20 Raptors?