Gen. Mark A. Welsh welched on his deal to honor this country…..
Open Letter to the House and Senate Armed Services Committees
Hon. Senators and Representatives,
Among the most solemn of your many duties is the oversight you provide of our Armed Services on behalf of the American people. It’s no secret that without effective oversight and consistent auditing, agencies with the size, political power, and budgetary authority of the services are at constant risk of becoming breeding grounds for corruption.
Accordingly, I call to your attention Northrop-Grumman’s recent hiring of retired Gen. Mark A. Welsh, III, who left his role as Air Force Chief of Staff just 167 days ago, to serve on the company’s board of directors. Northrop is our nation’s third largest defense contractor, and a considerable portion of its $30 billion in annual revenue is derived from its status as a prime combat aircraft manufacturer. This makes it rational for Northrop to place Gen. Welsh in the board.
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