Tag Archives: Robert Gates
My Favorite Headline of the Week
Well, the outgoing SECDEF is not exactly going quietly into that good night. Robert Gates’ farewell tour has spanned the globe, and his opinions on a wide range of issues have kicked up dust at just about every stop. The … Continue reading
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The “War on Overhead” Has Begun
Ashton Carter, the Pentagon’s acquisition boss, made news today by announcing plans for a detailed “soup to nuts” review of defense spending. Unless you’ve been living in a cave, this shouldn’t be much of a surprise. What is somewhat newsworthy … Continue reading
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Defense Budget: Showdown at the Pentagon
Appointed by a Republican president, serving in a Democratic administration. That’s quite an accomplishment for anyone. As if that hasn’t burnished his credentials enough, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in the middle of picking a fight (or many, many fights) with … Continue reading
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