Latest "change of command" stories

Honea becomes the 16th master chief petty officer of the Navy

Master Chief James Honea became MCPON Thursday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

7 months ago

Lt. Gen. John Healy, the new Air Force Reserve commander, receives applause after taking command of Air Force Reserve Command during a ceremony at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, Aug. 3, 2022. Healy previously served as the Deputy to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, Headquarters U.S. Air Force. (Master Sgt. Louis Vega Jr./Air Force)

Air Force Reserve’s No. 2 officer takes over as commander

The Air Force Reserve is functioning like the "New England Patriots on a high school team’s budget,” Lt. Gen. John Healy said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

How did Fat Leonard attend this former CNO’s change of command? He was on the VIP list

Records show "Leonard G. Francis" was on former CNO Adm. Gary Roughead's "Personal A-list" of guests for his change-of-command ceremony in 2011.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

20 months ago

Cotton nominated to run Air Force’s nuclear enterprise at pivotal time

If confirmed, Lt. Gen. Anthony Cotton would be the first Black man to run Air Force Global Strike Command.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

New commander takes the reins of ACC

Gen. Mark Kelly succeeded Gen. Mike Holmes, who is retiring after 39 years in service.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Naval Surface Forces gets new commander

Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener took the reins of the Navy's surface fleet at a change-of-command ceremony Monday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

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