According to an MSNBC news report, Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne refused to comply with an order from Defense Secretary Robert Gates to fire Gen. Michael Moseley. Gates directed Wynne to fire Moseley last week, sources told MSNBC. When he refused, Gates asked both Wynne and Moseley to resign. (See below)
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.