The new S
ecretary of Defense, Robert Gates, at his swearing in ceremony Monday, told the assembled military members, “I value your professionalism and your experience, and I will rely on your clear-eyed advice in the weeks and months ahead.” Just a few lines later in his remarks, Gates emphasized again that it is his intention to involve the professionals “in the decision-making process early and often” because they are the ones “who ultimately must carry out the decisions.” At the ceremony, President Bush remarked that Gates has a “track record of steering large organizations through change and transformation.” And, Bush said he expects Gates—with his “fresh perspective”—to help “forge a new way forward in Iraq.”
New B-52 Radar Makes First Flight
Dec. 12, 2025
The Air Force’s radar modernization effort for the B-52 Stratofortress entered flight testing recently, a “milestone” for the once over-budget system that senior leaders call the start of a new era for the Cold War bomber.
