Chilton to Take AFSPC Reins June 26

June 2, 2006

Chilton to Take AFSPC Reins June 26: Gen. Kevin Chilton will take command of Air Force Space Command, headquartered at Peterson AFB, Colo., on June 26, 2006. Chilton was confirmed by the Senate for the assignment on May 19.

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