AMC Command Change Set:

Oct. 10, 2005

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Gen. (sel.) Duncan McNabb will take command of Air Mobility Command during a ceremony on Oct. 14 at Scott AFB, Ill. He replaces Gen. John Handy, who retired Sept. 8. (DR, 10/05/04)

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