Randall Reed | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant 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 lieutenant general in the United States Air Force.[1] He commanded the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base from 2020 to 2022.[2][3]
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[2][4]
In April 2022, Reed was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commander of Air Mobility Command.[5][6]
Dates of promotion
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
|---|---|---|
 | Lieutenant general | June 3, 2022 |
 | Major general | October 2, 2018 |
 | Brigadier general | August 12, 2015 |
 | Colonel | September 1, 2010 |
 | Lieutenant colonel | September 1, 2005 |
 | Major | September 1, 2000 |
 | Captain | May 31, 1993 |
 | First lieutenant | May 31, 1991 |
 | Second lieutenant | May 31, 1989 |
References
- ↑ "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.
- 1 2 3 "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.