Washington – Jewish General Named U.S. Air Force Chief

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    Washington – Defense Secretary Robert Gates named on new top civilian and military leaders for the U.S. Air Force on Monday as part of a shake-up triggered by mistakes in managing America’s nuclear arsenal.

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    He also halted cuts to the size of the Air Force to ease the stress from operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, noting the Army is not the only force under pressure after years of war.

    Gates chose Gen. Norton Schwartz, a cargo aircraft pilot who has special operations experience, and who is Jewish, as Air Force chief — a pick that signals the Pentagon wants the force to focus on supporting the two wars, U.S. officials said.

    Gates’ recommendations to Bush came after the Pentagon chief last week forced Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne and Chief of Staff Gen. Michael Moseley to resign over errors in the handling of nuclear weapons and parts.


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    bigwheeel
    bigwheeel
    15 years ago

    The USAF named Gen. Norton Schwartz to his post NOT because he’s Jewish, but because he has the Military and Leadership qualifications! He [also] happens to be of Jewish descent!

    murray
    murray
    15 years ago

    Actually you could state acurately that the USAF chose him “despite” the fact that he is Jewish.

    The USAF deliberately chooses Jews to be Jewish Chaplains………..that is all.

    Anonymous
    Anonymous
    15 years ago

    Yes