Air Force World

摘要

The Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III as the new director of the Air National Guard, to succeed Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III early this year. Clarke has commanded Continental US NORAD Region and 1st Air Force atTyndall AFB, Fla., since August 2011 and previously served as deputy director of the Air Guard from May 2007 to June 2008. He has logged more than 4,000 flight hours in fighters, trainers, and intelligence aircraft. Wyatt began his Air Force career in 1972 and led the Air National Guard since February 2009. He planned to retire from the Air Force in February, ending a 40-year military career. President Obama tapped Clarke for the post in December and Senators voted in favor of Clarke's nomination Jan 1.