Thunder
06-06-2008, 09:07 AM
Full story:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/05/pentagon.firings/index.html
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The top military and civilian leaders of the U.S. Air Force were forced out Thursday over the handling of nuclear weapons, the Defense Department secretary said.
Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley and Secretary Michael W. Wynne resigned over the department's concern over two incidents, including the August flight of a B-52 bomber that flew across the country with nuclear weapons.
"Focus of the Air Force leadership has drifted" in terms of handling nuclear weapons and equipment, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.
In August, a B-52 bomber flew from North Dakota to Louisiana with the crew unaware that six nuclear-tipped missiles were on board. Four officers were relieved of duty afterward, including three colonels. (con't via link above)
While I have to say I don't disagree with the decision I think we're losing two very good minds for the military. I've been able to talk with them both briefly and they always came across as very intelligent. I highly doubt this was truly a mistake on their parts personally but this is what leadership entails. Hopefully we'll get equal if not better leaders to replace them.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/06/05/pentagon.firings/index.html
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The top military and civilian leaders of the U.S. Air Force were forced out Thursday over the handling of nuclear weapons, the Defense Department secretary said.
Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley and Secretary Michael W. Wynne resigned over the department's concern over two incidents, including the August flight of a B-52 bomber that flew across the country with nuclear weapons.
"Focus of the Air Force leadership has drifted" in terms of handling nuclear weapons and equipment, Defense Secretary Robert Gates said.
In August, a B-52 bomber flew from North Dakota to Louisiana with the crew unaware that six nuclear-tipped missiles were on board. Four officers were relieved of duty afterward, including three colonels. (con't via link above)
While I have to say I don't disagree with the decision I think we're losing two very good minds for the military. I've been able to talk with them both briefly and they always came across as very intelligent. I highly doubt this was truly a mistake on their parts personally but this is what leadership entails. Hopefully we'll get equal if not better leaders to replace them.