Rourke Takes Command as Air Force Secretary
United Press International
WASHINGTON — Russell A. Rourke, the legislative liaison between the Pentagon and Congress for nearly five years, took over as Air Force secretary Friday.
Rourke, 53, a native of New York, replaces Verne Orr, who retired Nov. 30.
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