Top AF leaders resign Published June 6, 2008 By Compiled from staff reports Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The Air Force's top civilian and uniformed leaders tendered their resignations to Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates June 5. Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. T. Michael Moseley's resignations come near the close of a Department of Defense investigation into the Air Force's management of nuclear programs. "Recent events convince me that it is now time for a new leader to take the stick and for me to move on," said Secretary Wynne in a statement. "Therefore I plan to tender my resignation to Secretary Gates. Even as I do, my heart, my thoughts and prayers remain with America's Airmen who will continue to do magnificent things for this great country." General Moseley, who was appointed the 18th Air Force Chief of Staff in September 2005, has also tendered his resignation. "Recent events have highlighted a loss of focus on certain critical matters within the Air Force," General Moseley's statement reads. "As the Air Force's senior uniformed leader, I take full responsibility for events which have hurt the Air Force's reputation or raised a question of every Airman's commitment to our core values. "I think the honorable thing to do is to step aside," the statement continues. "After consulting with my family, I intend to submit my request for retirement to Secretary Gates. The Air Force is bigger than one Airman, and I have full confidence that the Air Force will continue working with the Joint team to win today's fight, take care of its Airmen, and meet tomorrow's challenges. I love the Air Force and remain proud of America's Airmen."