it figures,the good ole boys,scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.it seems once a person get in the goverment they seem to go on the other side greed,moey it changes everyone .when they get elected they are there to long. why let'em steal to longthats why that ole sayin crooked as a polition

Is it that difficult to do the right thing?

Hey, according the the story, they DENIED any wrongdoing...so I guess they will get off scott-clean. Sounds like our CIC and his buddies...good god! They take their example from the very top.

Moseley and Hornburg are both Texas A&M grads. Coincidence? Sort of like the recent deal with Maj Gen Jack Catton using his government computer to send out an email soliciting support for a "Christian" congressional candidate, Bentley Rayburn. Both of THOSE dudes are US Air Force Academy grads. It's the "old school tie".

Just one of many that have been caught. I saw it all the time, actually still do. Not just in the military but other government offices. Someone retires, goes to for a comapany A. Next thing you know company A is awarded a contract. What's new in the corrupt world of our government? Nothing.

Gee, so much for "Innocent Until Proven Guilty." You know, just maybe they were the bidder that provided the most value. Based on my experience, some companies bid low, then give poor service. But, I guess if the FBI is investigating them, they must be guilty...right?!?

If the FBI needs work, let them look at all the contracts throughout government and find out how bad these contractors are sticking it to taxpayers!

Senior Officers--be they Colonels or Generals--are famous for their corrupt behaviour. The power they possess and the budgets they control would astound the average tax payer. Unless and until you serve on active duty, you cannot fathom the degree of corruption. They outright steal from the coffers of the federal government and, in most cases, get promoted anyway. Look into the GAO numbers on the cost to move a General Officer into a base house. If that home was only lived in by the previous general for a few months; new carpet, drapes, appliances and on and on will be installed at an expense of about 40K. A maid will be paid for by the government and a gardener will be provided for each General for as long as he/she resides in military base housing. The general I worked for at Lackland AFB couldn't even put the rock salt into his special order water softener. A government civilian was paid 200.00 per month to do that chore. When we talk about the "American Soldier" and the hardships he faces, that is a very true statement. The majority of men and women serving in uniform can qualify for food stamps, they are paid so little. The 4-Star Generals may only make 125-150K per year but the perks make that salary MUCH higher.

If taxpayers are going to be saddled with an "investigation" evertime someone conplains, maybe we should have a permanent team in place for political correctness on each and every bid. Give the team a percentage of what they save the taxpayers over and above excessive bid cost and investigative costs!!!

1) YOU REPORT: Gen Moseley and Gen Jumper are SUBJECTS of an investigation.

TRUTH: Only retired Gen Hornburg is a subject, the others are witnesses.

2) YOU REPORT: Gen Moseley and Gen Jumper “awarded the contract.”

TRUTH: The contract was awarded by competitive bid and the selection was made in the discretion of the Source Selection Authority, a Colonel working at Air Combat Command.

3) YOU REPORT: The contract was cancelled after the Air Force General Counsel questioned the integrity of the process.

TRUTH: An unsuccessful bidder filed a protest and the Air Force cancelled the contract due to mistakes in the selection process completely unrelated to either Gen Moseley or Gen Jumper.

As ABC knows (or should), the Air Force is strictly prohibited from commenting on an ongoing FBI investigation. So you incorrectly report Gen Moseley and Gen Jumper are subjects, and they can do nothing to defend themselves.

A year from now when the FBI has completed their investigation and Gen Moseley and Gen Jumper are cleared, will you report your errors? You are here to check up on our government, and I have respect and gratitude that you do, but in this case you failed to report accurately and innocent careers are being damaged.

Oxy

Please! The officers in each of the services at that level begin to loose sight of the rules and regulations. They make up there own rules to satisfy the egos. The people that are in charge of bringing charges against these people are afraid that if they make ways they'll loose there own ranks and retirements. There are no ethics in the higher ranks.

I see every day Americans cheat lie and steal not just the rich and powerful. Don't be so quick to throw stones when most of us live in glass houses.

Rein in your knee-jerk reactions. This is another classic case of the media trying to take out the knees of the visibly high-ranking before the investigation even starts. Get real--there's no 4-star willing to put his 30-year career on the line for a Thunderbird music display. As long as we're starting the hanging before the jury gets here, I submit that the bidder that lost had a vastly inferior product that lost in a fair contract bid, got his nose bent, and is going for the most visible jugular of the winning bidders.

It sounds like bull to me.
What is wrong with a retired general working for a company that sells products to the Air Force. Who better to know what is needed and how to go about providing the service.
As long as the bid was a proper competitive bid and the services are actually provided as the contract requires, there is no problem.
Losing bidders always have the right to file a complaint and if the complaint is found to be worthy then the bid/contract may be reviewed or revoked. SO what is wrong with that? It is a good process and apparently worked in this case. As long as the entire process is subject to public review and the losing bidders are given a fair hearing on their complaint, there is nothing to complain about.
Much ado about bull I think.
We have much bigger problems with supply to the combat units of proper equipment and that is the real scandal. Proper vehicles and outfits to protect from projectiles was not provided. It caused the death and injury of many of our men. That is what we should be screaming about. And that is NOT caused by retired Generals. It is caused by the uncaring and incompetent staff now working in the Pentagon and now working in procurement. To see our men unnecessary injured or killed is unforgivable. SO this other stuff is nonsense. kenny

The concept is nothing new. Those kinds of connections and deals are everywhere inside most companies I have worked for. I would estimate more than half of American employees have encountered the same. It's more commonly called "the boys club", which is vert descriminating.

It would be helpful to hear the other side of the story. The slant on this seems to be very one-sided. Why not give your audience a chance to decide after hearing ALL the information.

The arrogance and abuse of power exists everywhere. The military, politics, corporate america, anywhere something can be acquired for nothing because of who you are. I have been puzzled for 40 years how those who can afford the most expect the most for nothing.

Reminds me of how that limosine service with the bankrupt felon owner got the DHS contract even though he was underbid by someone else with a better service record. That story also has the military slant in it(hookers also), with Republican Duke Cunningham playing a supporting actor role.

In view of the culture of corruption that pervades ALL military contract-awarding, and, in view of the national problems which originate within the D.O.D., I suggest that the next BRAC cycle should start with the closure of the Pentagon.

Jack Abramoff, Mitchell Wade, Wilkes...and on and on...just how much crookedness are Americans suppose to accept before some kind of rebellion?

dumasmud

"Integrity First"
"Service Before Self"
etc.
These are the Air Force "core values" and it is all BS as you can see. Where there's a buck to be made, the military is no worse than, and no better than, anyone else. Sad but true

Integrity First
Service Before Self

These are the Air Force Core Values. What BS!