A number of bidders are lining up behind the recently released request for proposals for the new combat search and rescue aircraft, dubbed CSAR-X. The program potentially would produce 141 helicopters for an estimated $8 billion contract. Likely candidates include: a variant of Boeing’s CH-47 Chinook, the US101 from the Lockheed Martin/AgustaWestland team, and the HH-92 from Sikorsky. According to Gannett News Service, Boeing and Bell may offer the V-22 Osprey. USAF plans to make the contract award in May 2006.
Sharene Brown has led an initiative, “Five and Thrive,” to tackle some of the most vexing issues facing Airmen's families during her husband's time as the Air Force's top officer. Now that Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. has been nominated as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff…