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)
How Miss America 2024 Took the Air Force Somewhere New
Dec. 20, 2024
When 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh became the first ever active service member crowned Miss America on Jan. 14, top Air Force officials recognized a rare opportunity to reach women and girls who otherwise might not consider military service as an option.