President, CEO McKinley announces retirement.

• Position: NDIA News

* Retired Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, National Defense Industrial Association president and CEO, announced he will retire at the end of the year, concluding a two-year term as the leader of the nation's largest and longest-standing defense industry association.

"After 42 years in the Air Force and leading associations that serve as conduits for collaboration between government and industry, the time is right to transfer leadership of NDIA to a new generation and shift my focus to a series of personal and philanthropic endeavors," said McKinley. "I look forward to working closely with the NDIA board of directors as we search for and transition to my successor, and will continue to provide counsel and guidance in issues impacting our defense and national security."

McKinley took the helm of NDIA in January 2015, and worked vigorously to advance issues for both industry and government during a period of challenging fiscal times in the defense space. During his tenure at NDIA, he led the development of a new strategic direction and improved NDIA's relationships with industry stakeholders and government officials. He departs...