Biden taps Melissa Dalton for Air Force’s No. 2 civilian post She would replace Gina Ortiz Jones, who left the leadership post in March.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
How government contractors, industry are bracing for budget shutdownContractors, like federal agencies, are reading the handwriting on the wall and are bracing for a shutdown.By Molly Weisner3 months ago
Slife nominated as next Air Force vice chief of staffSources have described Slife as a strategic thinker who prioritizes more effective airpower over parochial interests.By Rachel S. Cohen3 months ago
Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nomineeOne misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.By Irene Loewenson6 months ago
White House taps former Air Force official to run Pentagon acquisitionDuring his tenure at the Air Force, LaPlante oversaw the acquisition of the B-21 bomber through a complicated selection process.By Stephen Losey2 years ago
‘There are so few people that get this’: Biden faces hurdle in finding new pick for Pentagon’s top buyerWith China and the U.S. locked in a tech race, Mike Brown's experience working with transformative companies made him an attractive pick. Now observers wonder: Who's next?By Joe Gould and Andrew Eversden2 years ago