Randall Reed

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]

Randall Reed
Official portrait, 2022
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1989–present
RankLieutenant 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)

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
InsigniaRankDate
Lieutenant generalJune 3, 2022
Major generalOctober 2, 2018
Brigadier generalAugust 12, 2015
ColonelSeptember 1, 2010
Lieutenant colonelSeptember 1, 2005
MajorSeptember 1, 2000
CaptainMay 31, 1993
First lieutenantMay 31, 1991
Second lieutenantMay 31, 1989

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References
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  1. "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.
  2. "Major General Randall Reed". Biographies. United States Air Force. July 2020. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  3. "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.
  4. "Maj. Gen. Reed assumes command of Third Air Force". US Air Force. July 10, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  5. "Senior Leader Announcement: Week of April 5". United States Air Force. April 5, 2022.
  6. "PN1909 — Maj. Gen. Randall Reed — Air Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". U.S. Congress. April 4, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.


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