The Number Of U.S. Nuclear Missile Officers Implicated In Cheating Scandal Has Just Doubled

Earlier this month, the 34 officers, who were in charge of launching nuclear missiles, were suspended. Press TV

More U.S. Nuclear Missile Officers Implicated In Cheating Scandal -- Reuters

(Reuters) - A U.S. Air Force investigation into exam cheating by America's nuclear missile officers has widened, with roughly double the original 34 officers now under review, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.

The Air Force disclosed this month that 34 officers were under investigation, either for cheating on a key proficiency exam last year or for knowing about the cheating and failing to report it. Some nuclear officers have also been implicated in an investigation into illegal drug possession.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel last week ordered a high-level review of the U.S. nuclear forces, saying he was "deeply concerned" about morale and discipline among nuclear officers. Still, he insisted U.S. nuclear arms were safe.

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