James Roche, who served as the Secretary of the Air Force, died at the age of 86. Roche was appointed to the position in 2001 after retiring from the Navy and subsequently working as a defense contracting executive. He was photographed at the Pentagon in October 2001.
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James Roche, Former Air Force Secretary, Passes Away at 86
James Roche, the former Secretary of the Air Force, has died at the age of 86. He was appointed to the role in 2001 after a career in the Navy and the defense contracting sector.
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