Brass Creep: Too Many Generals at the Air Force?

Over at the POGO blog, I flagged a compelling Air Force Times investigation into the the explosion of the top ranks of flag officers at the Air Force, a pet peeve of the SECDEF.  To whet your appetite, check out this nugget from the Air Force Times story: “In the last seven years alone, the service has shed nearly 43,000 airmen while adding 44 generals.”  It’s a strong story, written by Scott Fontaine.  Read on…