An Air Combat Command release has confirmed that Gen. John Corley, ACC commander since October 2007, plans to retire this fall. There’s no word yet when the formal change of command would take place, installing newly confirmed Gen. William Fraser as the new ACC boss. Fraser currently serves as Air Force vice chief of staff. Gen. Howie Chandler, commander of Pacific Air Forces, has been nominated, but not yet confirmed, to replace Fraser as vice chief. (Side note: The Air Force has tapped Maj. Gen. Douglas Owens (confirmed for his second star on May 7) to become PACAF vice commander, but we’ve not heard who may replace Chandler in the top spot.) In the ACC release, Corley said: “After serving the world’s greatest Air Force for 36 years, Alice and I are looking forward to beginning the next chapter of our lives. I am confident future airmen will continue the legacy of history’s most dominant Air Force.”
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.