[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1991, Book I)]
[March 4, 1991]
[Pages 209-210]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Nomination of Donald J. Yockey To Be Under Secretary of Defense for 
Acquisition
March 4, 1991

    The President today announced his intention to nominate Donald Jay 
Yockey, of California, to be Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition 
at the Department of

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Defense in Washington, D.C. He would succeed John A. Betti.
    Since 1990 Mr. Yockey has served as Deputy to the Under Secretary of 
Defense for Acquisition at the Department of Defense. From 1966 to 1990, 
Mr. Yockey served with Rockwell International in several capacities: 
senior vice president and special assistant to the president; director 
of the astrionics division; and officer of the corporation.
    Mr. Yockey graduated from the University of Oklahoma (B.A., 1960). 
He was born January 6, 1921, in Buffalo, NY. Mr. Yockey served with the 
U.S. Air Force, 1947-1966. Mr. Yockey is married, has four children, and 
resides in Potomac, MD.