New Boss for Air Force Reserve

April 30, 2012

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The Senate approved Maj. Gen. James Jackson for a third star for his new assignment as Air Force Reserve chief. The Senate’s website announced that Jackson received the approval on April 26. A 1978 graduate of the Air Force Academy, Jackson will replace Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner, who has led the command since June 2008. Jackson has been Stenner’s deputy since May 2010.

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