The Senate confirmed the nomination of Maj. Gen. Samuel Cox for promotion to the rank of lieutenant general for his next assignment as deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel, and services. He will replace Lt. Gen. Darrell Jones, who has held this position on the Air Staff since December 2010. The Senate action came on Nov. 5, according to the legislative chamber’s list of non-civilian confirmations. President Obama nominated Cox for the third star in September. He has been serving as US Transportation Command’s director of operations and plans since June 2012. Jones is retiring from the Air Force, effective Feb. 1, 2014, after 34 years in uniform.
Airman 1st Class Marcus White-Allen concocted a story to cover up that he fired his M18 9mm pistol into Airman Braden Lovan’s chest killing him on July 20, two Airmen from F.E. Warren Air Force Base, WY testified during separate courts martial proceedings on Oct. 30-31.
