Durango Group was a defense consulting group for the aerospace, defense, and national security sectors. A 2009 USA Today investigation found the firm was "a base of operations for retired officers who also are handsomely paid by the military for their advice." "As Durango associates, the retired officers are paid to help private companies win and administer Pentagon contracts." The company was acquired by USfalcon in 2010, becoming a subsidiary of Talon USA in 2011.
Letter to USfalcon sent 10/19/2018.
| Rank | First | Last | Former Office/Employer | Date of Resignation/Retirement | Start Date at Durango Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant General | Robert D. "Rod" | Bishop | U.S. Air Force | 08/01/2008 | 04/22/2009 |
| James W. | Hyatt | U.S. Air Force | 03/01/2014 | 07/01/2014 |
Ethics laws are riddled with loopholes. Without transparency and more effective protections of the public interest the revolving door between senior Pentagon officials and officers and defense contractors may be costing American taxpayers billions.