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Kendall “Personally…Not Convinced” of Need for U.S. Space Force SAE

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Kendall “Personally…Not Convinced” of Need for U.S. Space Force SAE
Then Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Frank Kendall discusses the 45th Space Wing mission on Dec. 7, 2016, with then Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Wayne Monteith, 45th Space Wing commander, at Patrick AFB, Fla. Kendall is Pres. Joe Biden's nominee for Air Force secretary (U.S. Air Force Photo)

Frank Kendall, President Joe Biden's nominee for U.S. Air Force Secretary, indicated on May 25 that he is not convinced of the need for a separate service acquisition executive (SAE) for the U.S. Space Force, but pledged that he will establish the Space Force SAE, as required by Congress under Section 957 of the fiscal 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), P.L. 116-92. "Personally I am not convinced of the need for this position, but if confirmed I will ensure…

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