Lt. Gen. Robin Rand assumed command of 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. “I’m grateful to be able to command again and serve with our great airmen,” said Rand during the Dec. 1 change-of-command ceremony. He added, “I’m firmly convinced the duties our remarkable airmen perform have never been more important than they are today.” Rand received his third star that same day before taking command. In his new role, he will oversee 10 combat wings and one RED HORSE squadron. He also will lead US Southern Command’s air component, overseeing security cooperation and air, space, and cyberspace operations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Prior to this assignment, Rand was special assistant to the Air Force vice chief of staff. He filled the vacancy at 12th AF created with the retirement of Lt. Gen. Glenn Spears in June. (Davis-Monthan report by A1C Michael Washburn)
Boeing Claims Progress on T-7 and Other Challenged Programs
April 25, 2025
Boeing appears to have become to overcome the problems that led to billions in losses on fixed-price defense contracts in recent years, point the company back toward profitabily, says Boeing president and CEO Kelly Ortberg.