US Herk wrote:
No, the real losers are the USAF, the folks on the line flying the 60 year old KC-135s, maintaining them, modifying them, etc.
Hello Ladies/Gents,
Right up front I'll indicate that my employer is Northrop Grumman in Bethpage, NY, this division here is heading up E-2C, the new E-2D, EA-6B
and partners with Boeing- St. Louis on the EA-18G. Is their some "favoritism" on my behalf, of course!
The simple fact remains as US Herk posted and many others- it's the "Warfighters" who are being held hostage by this USAF procurement mess.
Those airframes and engines are wearing out due to Tanking demands all over this world.
As the RFP comes out to address the GAO eight points that were found deficient, re-submit a revised proposal by both competitors and let the better Tanker win and get on with the show!
Lee Norberg
Oakdale, NY
PS: Senator Allen from Washington State is already complaining that the "deck" is still stacked toward Norhthrop Grumman-EADS, when will she quit mouthing off.