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As Tanker Questions Swirl, Details On Confirmation of New Air Force Leaders Not Clear

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Friday, June 20th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford While the departure of the Air Force's two top leaders begins today, the schedule for the confirmation of the pair's recommended replacements remained unclear yesterday, just as lawmakers turned to the service for answers on its aerial refueling tanker contract plans. Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne is slated to work his last day today, before Pentagon Director of Administration and Management Michael Donley becomes acting secretary tomorrow. The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), as of yesterday afternoon,…

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