AFA Welcomes Senate confirmation of General Schwartz as Chief of Staff

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August 1, 2008

AFA Welcomes Senate confirmation of General Schwartz as Chief of Staff

Arlington, VA – The Air Force Association today voiced strong support for the leadership of General Norton Schwartz, who was confirmed today by the U.S. Senate as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force.

In June, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced the nominations of General Norton Schwartz to be Chief of Staff, and General Duncan McNabb as Commander, U.S. Transportation Command. AFA applauds the choices of these experienced leaders.

“We look forward to joining the new Chief of Staff in working to continue to help the Air Force move forward,” said AFA Chairman Bob Largent. “Gen. Schwartz has the experience to take on the significant challenges that face the U.S. Air Force, including an aging fleet and limited resources.”

“The nation needs a strong Air Force, now and in the future. Having worked with General Schwartz, I know his leadership capabilities firsthand,” said Mike Dunn, President of AFA. “Gen. Schwartz and Gen. McNabb are the kind of leaders who can put the Air Force back on an upward vector.”

Contact: Joel Hannahs at 703.247.5847 or JHannahs@AFA.org.

The Air Force Association is a 501(C) (3), nonprofit organization promoting public understanding of aerospace power and the pivotal role it plays in the security of the nation. AFA has more than 200 chapters nationally and internationally representing more than 125,000 members. Visit AFA at http://www.afa.org.

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AFA is a non-profit, independent, professional military and aerospace education association. Our mission is to promote a dominant United States Air Force and a strong national defense, and to honor Airmen and our Air Force Heritage. To accomplish this, we: EDUCATE the public on the critical need for unmatched aerospace power and a technically superior workforce to ensure U.S. national security. ADVOCATE for aerospace power and STEM education. SUPPORT the total Air Force family, and promote aerospace education.