Randall Reed

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Randall Reed
Maj Gen Randall Reed (2).jpg
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1989–present
RankMajor General
Commands heldThird Air Force
521st Air Mobility Operations Wing
379th Expeditionary Operations Group
55th Air Refueling Squadron
AwardsAir 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 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[1][2]

Dates of promotion[]

Insignia Rank Date
US-O8 insignia.svg Major general October 2, 2018
US-O7 insignia.svg Brigadier general August 12, 2015
US-O6 insignia.svg Colonel September 1, 2010
US-O5 insignia.svg Lieutenant colonel September 1, 2005
US-O4 insignia.svg Major September 1, 2000
US-O3 insignia.svg Captain May 31, 1993
US-OF1A.svg First lieutenant May 31, 1991
US-OF1B.svg Second lieutenant May 31, 1989

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References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Major General Randall Reed". Biographies. United States Air Force. July 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  2. ^ "Maj. Gen. Reed assumes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. July 10, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.

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Military offices
Preceded by
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 Commander of the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing
2012–2014 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
 Director of the United States Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force Executive Action Group
2014–2015 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director of Strategic Plans, Requirements, and Programs of the Air Mobility Command
2015–2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Senior Defense Official and Defense Attaché to Turkey
2018–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Third Air Force
2020–present 		Incumbent
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