Latest "change of command" stories

Lt. Gen. John Healy, the new Air Force Reserve commander, receives applause after taking command of Air Force Reserve Command during a ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 3, 2022. Healy previously served as the Deputy to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr./Air Force)

Air Force Reserve’s No. 2 officer takes over as commander

The Air Force Reserve is functioning like the "New England Patriots on a high school team’s budget,” Lt. Gen. John Healy said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton, Air Force Global Strike Command deputy commander, poses for a photo during AFGSC’s 2020 Outstanding Airmen of the Year ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, April 22, 2021. (Senior Airman Max Miller/Air Force)

Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

New commander takes the reins of ACC

Gen. Mark Kelly succeeded Gen. Mike Holmes, who is retiring after 39 years in service.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Maj. Gen. Craige assumes command of Air Force Personnel Center

Craige is an Air Force Academy graduate and F-15E pilot.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella takes command at AFCENT

Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella Jr. assumed command of U.S. Air Forces Central Command Aug. 30.

By Neil Fotre

5 years ago

New CENTCOM, SOCOM leadership named

The four-star replacements are part of a cyclical shift in leadership.

By Tara Copp

5 years ago

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