[Poohbah]

The specific period Willie Green cited was 1989-1992, and that was the only defense-related post he held during those particular years.

[Willie Green]

The specific period Willie Green cited was 1989-1992, and that was the only defense-related post he held during those particular years.

Yeah, it was my bad.

It was Cheney/Powell that initiated the hardware downsizing/transformation under Papa Bush.
Prior to 9/11, Rummy was preoccupied with base closings and Star Wars.
Rumsfeld talks up 'son of star wars'
Bush's Plans for the Pentagon Include Base Closings and Money for Missile Defenses