The Old Revolving Door Still Swings: Does It Matter?

The Old Revolving Door Still Swings: Does It Matter?
The Old Revolving Door Still Swings: Does It Matter?

WASHINGTON: One of the time-honored tenets of many Pentagon observers is that senior officials should not benefit from their experience working for or with the military when they leave government service because it’s unethical, drives costs up and is just, well, not right. (And same goes for them leaving industry to work for the government…)…

Top Air Force Acquisition Official Pushed Out Over Link To Northrop

Top Air Force Acquisition Official Pushed Out Over Link To Northrop
Top Air Force Acquisition Official Pushed Out Over Link To Northrop

WASHINGTON: The top Air Force acquisition civilian, Richard Lombardi, has been “removed” from office for failing to disclose his wife’s financial links to Northrop Grumman, winner of the Long Range Strike Bomber contract. Lombardi’s wife had a Northrop Grumman retirement account. He came forward and told the Air Force he had failed to mention this in his annual disclosure form.…