The Air Force Association noted “with the utmost regret” the resignations of Secretary of the Air Force Michael Wynne and Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley on June 5 (see above). In a statement, AFA said both men “made significant contributions” to the Air Force during their tenure. AFA Chairman of the Board Bob Largent said “their visionary leadership in articulating legitimate Air Force requirements is precisely what our Air Force needs during these challenging times.”
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff touted his highly unusual background for the job as an asset and reaffirmed his commitment to stay apolitical during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on April 1.