Randall Reed (born c. 1967) is a United States Air Force general who has served as the commander of United States Transportation Command since October 4, 2024.[1] He most recently served as the deputy commander of Air Mobility Command from 2022 to 2024.[2][3] He previously commanded the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base from 2020 to 2022.[4][5]
Randall Reed | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1967 (age 56–57) |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | General |
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Air Force career
editRandall Reed graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in human factors engineering in 1989, and was commissioned into the United States Air Force. He attended pilot training at Laughlin AFB, and became a C-141 Starlifter pilot. In 1998, he transitioned to flying the KC-135 Stratotanker. He commanded the 55th Air Refueling Squadron, the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group, and the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing. In 2020, he assumed command of the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base from Major General John Wood[4][6]
In April 2022, Reed was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commander of Air Mobility Command.[7][8]
In July 2024, Reed was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as commander of the United States Transportation Command.[9][10]
Dates of promotion
edit| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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General | October 4, 2024 |
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Lieutenant general | June 3, 2022 |
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Major general | October 2, 2018 |
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Brigadier general | August 12, 2015 |
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Colonel | September 1, 2010 |
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Lieutenant colonel | September 1, 2005 |
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Major | September 1, 2000 |
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Captain | May 31, 1993 |
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First lieutenant | May 31, 1991 |
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Second lieutenant | May 31, 1989 |
References
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- ^ "Webcast: Austin, Brown Speak At TRANSCOM Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ "I can't think of a better exclamation point to a wonderful week, coming off Memorial Day…to honor a great @usairforce family with generations of patriotism". Twitter.com. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "RANDALL REED". Air Mobility Command. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Major General Randall Reed". Biographies. United States Air Force. July 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Reed says farewell to Third Air Force, looks back on tenure". U.S. Air Forces in Europe & Air Forces Africa. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Reed assumes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. July 10, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Senior Leader Announcement: Week of April 5". United States Air Force. April 5, 2022.
- ^ "PN1909 — Maj. Gen. Randall Reed — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "PN1986 — Lt. Gen. Randall Reed — Air Force". U.S. Congress. July 23, 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. July 24, 2024.