BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) --
Lt. Gen. James Kowalski, commander of Air Force Global Strike
Command, relieved Maj. Gen. Michael Carey from command of 20th Air Force
today due to a loss of trust and confidence in his leadership and
judgment.
Kowalski made his decision based on information from an Inspector
General investigation into Carey's behavior during a temporary duty
assignment. The allegations are not related to operational readiness or
the inspection results of any 20th AF unit, nor do they involve sexual
misconduct.
"20th AF continues to execute its mission of around-the-clock nuclear
deterrence in a safe, secure and effective manner," Kowalski said. "It's
unfortunate that I've had to relieve an officer who's had an otherwise
distinctive career spanning 35 years of commendable service."
AFGSC vice commander Maj. Gen. Jack Weinstein has been named the interim 20th AF commander.
Headquartered at F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., 20th AF is
responsible for the nation's three intercontinental ballistic missile
wings. It has dual responsibilities to AFGSC and U.S. Strategic Command.
As the missile Numbered Air Force for AFGSC, 20th AF maintains and
operates the nation's ICBM force. Designated as STRATCOM's Task Force
214, the command provides on-alert, combat ready ICBMs to the President.
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