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2 Top Leaders of Air Force Pushed Out After Inquiry
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The Air Force's senior civilian official and its highest-ranking general were ousted by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Thursday after an inquiry into the mishandling of nuclear weapons and components found systemic problems in the Air Force. (article 1) In office 18 months, Mr. Gates has made accountability a central theme, firing senior Army officials after disclosures of shoddy conditions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center and pushing into retirement other generals closely associated with a faltering strategy in Iraq. (article 1) The US air force's two most senior officials have resigned after a report suggested it was performing poorly in its handling of nuclear arms and parts. (article 4) By JONATHAN KARL, BRIAN ROSS, and LEN TEPPER June 5, 2008Two top officials at the US Air Force, Secretary Michael Wynne and Chief of Staff Michael Moseley, were fired today by the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. (article 5) The Air Force leadership has been involved in numerous recent controversies including an incident in which live nuclear bombs were flown over US airspace and for steering a contract to a retired general. (article 5) The "last straw" however, according to one defense official, was a screw-up that resulted in nuclear fuses accidentally being sent to Taiwan. (article 5)

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