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U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has recommended to President George W. Bush that he nominate a general officer from outside the fighter community to head the U.S. Air Force.

U.S.: A Break From the Air Force 'Fighter Mafia'

On June 9, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates recommended that President George W. Bush nominate a general officer from outside the fighter community to head the U.S. Air Force. If confirmed, Gen. Norton Schwartz would break a reign of some straight 25 years of fighter pilots in the Air Force's top job &mdash; a break that comes at a significant time for the service.  

Summary

U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates has recommended to President George W. Bush that he nominate a general officer from outside the fighter community to head the U.S. Air Force.


ASSESSMENTS

U.S.: A Break From the Air Force 'Fighter Mafia'

Summary

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