Former ambassador, astronaut nominated for Air Force secretary
WIB air May 22, 2019 Corey Dickstein 0
Corey Dickstein
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced he would nominate Barbara Barrett, a former ambassador to Finland and astronaut, to be the next secretary of the Air Force, replacing Heather Wilson who is slated to leave that post at the end of this month.
“I am pleased to announce my nomination of Barbara Barrett of Arizona, and former Chairman of the Aerospace Corporation, to be the next Secretary of the Air Force. She will be an outstanding Secretary!†Trump announced via Twitter late Tuesday afternoon.
Barrett, 68, is a businesswoman and pilot who has substantial government experience, according to a biography provided by Sen. Martha McSally’s office. The Arizona Republican championed Barrett’s nomination to Trump, calling Barrett, a fellow Arizonan, a close friend via a statement.
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