Randall Reed (born c. 1967) is a United States Air Force general who has served as the commander of United States Transportation Command since 4 October 2024.[1] He most recently served as the deputy commander of Air Mobility Command from 2022 to 2024.[2][3] He previously commanded the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base from 2020 to 2022.[4][5]
Randall Reed graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in human factors engineering in 1989, and was commissioned into the United States Air Force. He attended pilot training at Laughlin AFB, and became a C-141 Starlifter pilot. In 1998, he transitioned to flying the KC-135 Stratotanker. He commanded the 55th Air Refueling Squadron, the 379th Expeditionary Operations Group, and the 521st Air Mobility Operations Wing. In 2020, he assumed command of the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base from Major General John Wood[4][6]
In April 2022, Reed was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commander of Air Mobility Command.[7][8]
In July 2024, Reed was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as commander of the United States Transportation Command.[9][10]
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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General | 3 October 2024 |
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Lieutenant general | 3 June 2022 |
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Major general | 2 October 2018 |
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Brigadier general | 12 August 2015 |
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Colonel | 1 September 2010 |
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Lieutenant colonel | 1 September 2005 |
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Major | 1 September 2000 |
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Captain | 31 May 1993 |
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First lieutenant | 31 May 1991 |
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Second lieutenant | 31 May 1989 |
