[Alaska007]

Don't know much of General Franks bio, but I trust Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld. I'd like him to find a replacement for the four-star general in the Air Force that doesn't appear reassuring of his abilities either. Everytime I see him on television along with Mr. Rumfeld, I come away with knowing that we can do better. His name escapes me, but his face does not.

[cynicom]

Myers????

[The Piltdown Man]

Gen. Tommy Franks bio.
http://www.centcom.mil/aboutus/Bios/bio_cccc.htm
Fine officer with a artificial leg.

[archy]

...I trust Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld. I'd like him to find a replacement for the four-star general in the Air Force that doesn't appear reassuring of his abilities either. Everytime I see him on television along with Mr. Rumfeld, I come away with knowing that we can do better. His name escapes me, but his face does not.

Ralph Everhart, sometimes called *Everready Ralph,* or *Everweaddy Wabbit* by those under him in Space Command and NORAD? Rumsfeld personally elevated his position to one to be held by an O-10, which I guess is one way to get a promotion when your job slot doesn't call for it.

He seems a probable choice for some double-dipping as either an aerospace contractor's rep or for a senior *civilian* position on the military side of NASA after he retires, but that's down the road and subject to the political winds of change, of course.