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PRESS RELEASE -- Secretary of the Air Force, Office
of Public Affairs
Release No. 010608
June 5,2008
Secretary of the Air Force Resigns
Washington, DC -
Since November 3, 2005, it has been my privilege to serve this country as the
21st Secretary of the Air Force. I have relished the opportunity President Bush
gave me to lead the strongest Air Force in the world during a time of war, and I
have marveled at the tremendous accomplishments of our Airmen and civilians in
their valiant defense of this country and its interests. It has been an honor
and pleasure to serve as their Secretary while working side-by-side with General
Moseley and the magnificent patriots serving in the Department of Defense and
the United States Government to win today's fight, take care of our people, and
prepare for tomorrow's challenges.
Recent events convince me that it is now time for a new leader to take the stick
and for me to move on. Therefore I plan to tender my resignation to Secretary
Gates. Even as I do, my heart, my thoughts, and prayers remain with America's
Airmen who will continue to do magnificent things for this great country.
Michael W. Wynne
Secretary of the Air Force
PRESS RELEASE -- Secretary of the
Air Force, Office of Public Affairs
Release No. 020608
June 5,2008
Chief of Staff United States Air Force Resigns
Washington, DC - Recent events have highlighted a loss of focus on certain
critical matters within the Air Force. As the Air Force's senior uniformed
leader, I take full responsibility for events which have hurt the Air Force's
reputation or raised a question of every Airman's commitment to our core values.
For the past 36 years I have been privileged to serve my country as an Airman in
the United States Air Force in peacetime and combat. I was honored and humbled
to be appointed the Air Force's 18th Chief of Staff and have been proud to serve
our Airmen and their families. Upon taking office, I worked hard with Secretary
Wynne to ensure the Air Force provided the right forces at the right time to
help our Nation and allies win the Global War on Terror.
I think the honorable thing to do is to step aside. After consulting with my
family, I intend to submit my request for retirement to Secretary Gates. The Air
Force is bigger than one Airman, and I have full confidence that the Air Force
will continue working with the Joint team to win today's fight, take care of its
Airmen, and meet tomorrow's challenges. I love the Air Force and remain proud of
America's Airmen.
T. Michael Moseley
Chief of Staff
United States Air Force
