of Taiwan. Gates, when accepting the resignations of both Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne and Chief of Staff of the Air Force General T. Michael Moseley on June 5, 2008, cited the report's findings of a "decline in the Air Force's nuclear mission focus and performance" and a "lack of a critical self-assessment culture" in the Air Force. However, specific details of Admiral Donald's report remain classified. Admiral Donald was relieved as Director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion by Admiral John M. Richardson, on 3 November 2012. Awards and decorations Donald's awards include: Footnotes References Official Biography (This work is in the public domain.) VFW seeks financial assistance for Donald monument Henderson Daily Dispatch: Admiral Kirkland Donald honored with monument by Veterans of Foreign Wars Pentagon Admits Mistake in Arms Shipment External links United States Navy admirals Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Naval Academy alumni University of Phoenix alumni Harvard Kennedy School alumni People from Warren County, North Carolina Living people 1953 births Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal