Space Force names new acting acquisition chief

Space Force names new acting acquisition chief

The Space Force named Tom Ainsworth as the next acting chief of space acquisitions while the White House has yet to nominate for the official position. Ainsworth, a Space Force spokesperson confirmed to Inside Defense, is the acting service acquisition executive for space and performing the duties of assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration. Ainsworth is taking over for Maj. Gen. Stephen Purdy, who had been the acting …