Own the Sky: The Air Force’s epic quest to buy an airplane

My new feature in Washingtonian looks at the ten year saga to buy the Air Force’s new mid-air refueling tanker. I’ve been writing about government contracts for years, and this is easily the most fascinating, controversial, and personally ruinous contracting story I’ve ever encountered. Hopefully, by year’s end, the Air Force will put an end to this escapade, but I’ve got a feeling that this story is still far from over.