Air Force undersecretary nominee testifies
Erin Conaton, nominee for undersecretary of the Air Force, listens to opening remarks by Senators Carl Levin, D-Mich., and John McCain, R-Ariz., during a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing Nov. 19, 2009, on Capitol Hill. If confirmed, Ms. Conaton also will serve as the chief management officer for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)