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It’s Official: Obama Nominates Kendall As Acquisition Chief

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, January 25th, 2012

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President Barack Obama named Frank Kendall yesterday to formally take over as the Pentagon’s top official for acquisition, and nominated three others for senior defense positions. Kendall has been acting in the role of undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics since Ashton Carter vacated the post in October to become deputy defense secretary. The four nominees are subject to Senate confirmation. Kendall appears to face no opposition in the Senate with regard to his qualifications. “As far as…

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