History
The department has suffered many problems in aircraft acquisition over the years.
- 2003: Darleen Druyun rigged plan to lease Boeing tankers.
- 2011: Department sends KC-X evaluations to wrong companies.
- 2012: Error in paperwork requires Light Attack/Armed Reconnaissance to be rebid.
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