STRATCOM chief raises quiet alarm over Air Force bomber reorganization

STRATCOM chief raises quiet alarm over Air Force bomber reorganization

The head of U.S. Strategic Command is signaling quiet but pointed concern over an Air Force proposal to shift operational control of its heavy bombers -- a move he suggests could blur accountability for nearly 70% of the nation's nuclear command, control and communications infrastructure. Testifying before the Senate Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee on March 26, Gen. Anthony Cotton said he currently has “one belly button” to press in…