[Gunrunner2]

Air Force members loathed McPeak. He left shortly after Clinton departed. Was replaced by the best Chief of Staff ever---Fogleman.
McPeak caved on every Clinton initiative because he was pushing to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He didn't get the job from Bush---THAT is why he is against Bush.
McPeak is, in my opinion, a bit on the weird side
--Fanatic about weight (stick thin, looks like an AIDS sufferer).
--Egomaniac (designed the "new" USAF uniform that was rejected by the troops, rightly so, was awful and removed the "US" insignia from the uniform).
--Imperial (went ahead anyway and imposed the uniform anyway, "I don't care what the survey's say!"--As reported by a friend of mine in the room at the time when it was discussed).
--A ranter and screamer (like Dean. I always thought ranters and screamers were unbalanced).
--Arrogant to the point that even fighter pilots couldn't stand him, let alone lifters and support personnel.
--A complete a$$.
http://www.af.mil/bios/bio_6434.shtml

[Right_in_Virginia]

So, McPeak served under Clinton. Expected to get the Chief of Staff job under Bush.

I guess McPeak couldn't write a book...so following O'Neill's lead isn't possible.

Now it makes sense.

Thanks for all the information.

[Clara Lou]

Good post. Thanks for the info. I knew there had to be a Clinton link in this guy's background. His removing "US" from the uniform, though, was all I really needed to know what he is.

[John.Cooch]

Yep,

As a member of the USAF I can tell you that McPeak was NOT a leader that was liked by the troops. He did it his way, which went against every bit of advice he got. McPeaks leadership is still haunting the USAF. He and Clark are the same. Generals in rank only.

[razorback-bert]

What was he going to replace the "US" insignia with?

A greyhound?