Monday, July 23, 2012

Empty Offices Mean No Acquisition Overhaul for USAF

The Pentagon wants to fill a number of top U.S. Air Force leadership positions, particularly in the area of acquisition. But with a presidential election in November looming, finding people to serve in those roles might be a pipe dream.
E-Ring offices throughout the Air Force corridors of the Pentagon are vacant. There is no undersecretary, no acquisition chief and no deputy weapons buyer.
Air Force Secretary Michael Donley — a holdover from President George W. Bush’s administration —- is overseeing the service’s $40 billion purchasing portfolio, in addition to his regular responsibilities. Lt. Gen. Charles “CR” Davis, the Air Force’s top uniformed acquisition official, is also helping with many of the weapons-buying responsibilities.

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