Rebecca J. Sonkiss (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command. She previously served as the commander of the 618th Air Operations Center.[1][2]

Rebecca Sonkiss
Bornc. 1972 (age 51–52)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1994–present
RankMajor General
Commands618th Air Operations Center
89th Airlift Wing
62nd Airlift Wing
15th Airlift Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal

In April 2024, Sonkiss was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of Air Mobility Command.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Kheel, Rebecca (December 15, 2023). "7 More Generals, Admirals Get Promotions Approved as Senate Chips Away at Tuberville Backlog". Military.com.
  2. ^ "Major General REBECCA J. SONKISS". www.af.mil.
  3. ^ "PN1990 - 1 nominee for Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
  4. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 62nd Airlift Wing
2017–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the 89th Airlift Wing
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director of Counter Threats and International Cooperation of the Joint Staff
2020–2022
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Commander of the 618th Air Operations Center
2022–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command
2023–present
Incumbent