Navy Secretary Eyed for Top Air Force Job

By Christopher J. Castelli / January 21, 2005 at 5:00 AM
The Bush administration is eyeing Navy Secretary Gordon England to succeed James Roche as the new Air Force secretary, according to industry sources. The Bush administration has not made any announcements about shifting England to the Air Force. But several sources said England is under consideration for the job. Capt. Kevin Wensing, England's spokesman, said it would be premature to comment. Wensing said he is not aware of any official discussions on the topic. In 2003, the Bush administration sought...

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