USAF to fire man in charge of nukes
12 Oct 2013 6:09 AM IST
US officials said that the Air Force is firing the two-star general in charge of all of its nuclear missiles.
Maj Gen Michael Carey is being removed from command of the 20th Air Force, which is responsible for three wings of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The Air Force is citing ‘loss of trust and confidence’ in Carey’s leadership, but the exact reason for the firing was not immediately clear.
The decision was disclosed by officials speaking on condition of anonymity because it has not been announced.
The decision was made by Lt Gen James Kowalski, commander of the Air Force Global Strike
Command.
Maj Gen Michael Carey is being removed from command of the 20th Air Force, which is responsible for three wings of intercontinental ballistic missiles.
The Air Force is citing ‘loss of trust and confidence’ in Carey’s leadership, but the exact reason for the firing was not immediately clear.
The decision was disclosed by officials speaking on condition of anonymity because it has not been announced.
The decision was made by Lt Gen James Kowalski, commander of the Air Force Global Strike
Command.
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