Schwartz slams retired generals in contracting

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Gen. Norton Schwartz
Speaks about relationship between AF, industry


Schwartz slams retired generals in contracting
By Michael Hoffman - Staff writer
Posted : Wednesday Sep 17, 2008 6:42:47 EDT

Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz took aim at retired generals working for defense contractors involved in the tanker dispute while also announcing a new career track for unmanned aerial vehicle pilots during his speech Tuesday at the Air Force Association’s annual conference in Washington D.C.

“I’m speaking of the unfortunate deterioration of the relationship between the Air Force and industry that of late has manifested a hyperbole of insensitivity and a lack of proper communication,” he said.

“My personal view is that military professionals including those who have retired from active service have an obligation to refrain from taking sides in public debates on key acquisition programs.”

Awkward applause from the crowd, packed with current and retired Air Force generals, followed Schwartz’s critiques.

Yesterday, Schwartz and Secretary Michael Donley said a decision on the tanker could be delayed as much as four years because of the failed acquisition process for the Air Force tanker that will replace the KC-135 and KC-10.


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