Chilton Takes 8th AF

Aug. 12, 2005

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Lt. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton assumed command of 8th Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale AFB, La., on Aug. 10. He replaced Gen. (sel.) Bruce Carlson, who now commands Air Force Materiel Command.

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