| Randall Reed | |
|---|---|
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held |
Third Air Force 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing 379th Expeditionary Operations Group 55th Air Refueling Squadron |
| Awards |
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Randall Reed is a major general in the United States Air Force. In 2020, he became commander of the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base.[1]
Air Force career[]
Randall 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. 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[1][2]
Dates of promotion[]
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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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[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Major General Randall Reed". Biographies. United States Air Force. July 2020. https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/628446/brigadier-general-randall-reed/. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
- ↑ "Maj. Gen. Reed assumes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. July 10, 2020. https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2269643/maj-gen-reed-assumes-command-of-third-air-force/. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
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