'Hawk' Carlisle named NDIA president and CEO.

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The National Defense Industrial Association announced that Gen. Herbert J. "Hawk" Carlisle will serve as its president and chief executive officer beginning in June.

"We are at a critical point for the future of national security, which requires collaboration and innovative solutions, and Hawk is a seasoned leader who can drive the strategic dialogue that needs to continue between the defense community and industry to ensure our war fighters continue to have the best capabilities and best technology at their disposal," said NDIA Chair Sid Ashworth. "Under Hawk's leadership, NDIA will continue to serve as a platform that brings all perspectives to the table--from all aspects of national security."

Current CEO Craig McKinley said: "I am extremely pleased that Gen. Carlisle is my relief. I have known Hawk for several decades and he will bring a wealth of experience and connectivity to the NDIA team. We have selected a very strong leader at a moment in time where NDIA is in a very strong position to support national security."

Carlisle most recently served as commander of Air Combat Command at Langley Air Force Base. He was also the commander of Pacific Air Forces; the air component commander for U.S. Pacific Command; and executive director, Pacific Air Combat Operations Staffs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

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"I am extremely excited to join such a great organization as NDIA. The importance of the work they do to support U.S. national security cannot...