United States Department of The Air Force - History

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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