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Air Force

Wynne, Moseley Resignations Fuel Criticisms of Air Force Acquisitions

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Friday, June 6th, 2008

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By Emelie Rutherford Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne and Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley's resignations yesterday are being seized on by congressional critics of Air Force acquisition decisions. It is expected to factor into lawmakers' demands that the contested tanker contract be changed, regardless of how the Government Accountability Office intervenes later this month. Defense Secretary Robert Gates told reporters at the Pentagon late yesterday afternoon his decision to request Wynne and Moseley's resignations came after he received a…

Congress

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Congress

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Space

NRO Nominee: “We Have To Look Differently At Our Requirements”

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