Air Force Gen. Kevin Chilton has taken command of US Strategic Command. The official date was Oct. 3, but there was no ceremony. A STRATCOM release says, “A ceremony recognizing the assumption of command is expected to follow in the coming weeks. Chilton took over from acting commander Air Force Lt. Gen. Robert Kehler, who now goes to head Air Force Space Command and receives a fourth star.
Upon assuming his new post, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Wolfe prioritized high standards while pledging to ensure Airmen, of all specialties, get the equipment they need to project U.S. airpower.
