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Mr. Aldridge has served as a director of Global Crossing since December 2003 with his term set to expire on December 9, 2006. He currently serves on the boards of Lockheed Martin Corporation (systems integrator, information technology) and Alion Science and Technology Corporation (technology). From May 2001 until May 2003, Mr. Aldridge served as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics. In this position, he was responsible for all matters relating to U.S. Department of Defense acquisition, research and development, advanced technology, international programs, and the industrial base. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Aldridge served as chief executive officer of Aerospace Corporation from March 1992 through May 2001; president of McDonnell Douglas Electronic Systems from December 1988 through March 1992; and Secretary of the Air Force from June 1986 through December 1998. Mr. Aldridge has also held numerous other senior positions within the Department of Defense. | 