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.
Sticker Shock Drags Out USAF’s E-7 Negotiations with Boeing
April 18, 2024
While a deal on the E-7 Wedgetail airborne battle management jet may come soon, negotiations are stuck on the high price Boeing is asking for the development jets, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said recently.