The Senate confirmed Gen. David Goldfein to be the Air Force’s 21st Chief of Staff late Wednesday evening, reported Politico. Goldfein, who currently serves as USAF’s vice chief, will replace Gen. Mark Welsh, who officially retires on Friday after 40 years in uniform. The Senate also confirmed Lt. Gen. Stephen Wilson for a fourth star and for assignment as Air Force vice chief. Wilson has served as the deputy commander of US Strategic Command since July 2015. The nominations were among more than 60 military nominations confirmed Wednesday night. Others included, Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Lengyel, who will receive a fourth star for assignment as Chief of the National Guard Bureau; and Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, who also will be promoted to general for his new assignment as head of US Africa Command, according to Politico.
Boeing received a $2.47 billion Air Force contract Nov. 25 for 15 more KC-46s, bringing to 183 the number of Pegasus tankers on contract to all customers, foreign and domestic. The new contract—for Lot 12 of the initially planned KC-46 buy—is to be completed by 2029.
