[An Nahar] Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
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has ordered a sweeping review of the U.S. nuclear force after a series of embarrassing incidents including cheating on an exam by missile officers, officials said Thursday.
The Pentagon chief also planned to summon top commanders as recent lapses and allegations "raise legitimate concerns about the department's stewardship of one of our most sensitive and important missions," Rear Admiral John Kirby told news hounds.
"Secretary Hagel believes it is time for the Department of Defense as a whole to place renewed emphasis on examining the health of the nuclear force, in particular those issues that affect the morale, professionalism, performance, and leadership of the people who make up that force," he said. |