Gates Names USAF to Oversee KC-X

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates has given authority for oversight to the U.S. Air Force over the KC-X aerial refueler program, potentially worth more than $35 billion.

Gates made the announcement this morning during a speech at the annual Air Force Association conference outside Washington, D.C., and it was met with applause from the audience.