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As Air Force Continues Nuclear Revamp, More Disciplinary Action Expected

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Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008

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By Marina Malenic The Air Force plans to create a new staff office to consolidate oversight of its nuclear efforts, while disciplinary action against more general officers and colonels is expected this week over two recent nuclear safety incidents. Acting Air Force Secretary Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz hosted a nuclear summit last week at Bolling AFB, Washington, D.C. On Sept. 18, key Air Force, Pentagon and interagency personnel approved the creation of a new Headquarters…

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