President Obama has nominated Army Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby for his fourth star for assignment as commander of NORAD and US Northern Command at Peterson AFB, Colo., announced the Pentagon Tuesday. Jacoby would replace Adm. James Winnefeld, who’s been tapped to be the Joint Chiefs’ vice chairman. Jacoby is currently the Joint Staff’s director of strategic plans and policy.
Work Has Begun to Adapt Qatari 747 to Fly as Air Force One
Sept. 15, 2025
The Air Force has started modifying a Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for "executive airlift," a spokesperson said Sept. 15. President Donald Trump has said he wants to fly the jet as “Air Force One” since new presidential transports, held up by delays, won't be ready until after his term…
