Air Force World

摘要

Lt. Gen. James M. Kowalski assumed duties as deputy commander of US Strategic Command at Offutt AFB, Neb., in late October.The Senate on Oct. 12 confirmed Kowalski's nomination for the post. President Obama had announced it in July. Kowalski had led Air Force Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB, La., since January 2011. At AFGSC, he had played an integral role in the command since its beginnings in January 2009. Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson assumed command from Kowalski. Wilson, who now oversees the nation's ICBM force and nuclear-capable bombers, received a third star for this assignment. He comes to AFGSC from Barksdale's 8th Air Force, having led it since June 2011. Replacing Wilson at the helm of "The Mighty Eighth" is Maj. Gen. Scott A. Vander Hamm, who assumed command during a separate ceremony. He received his second star for the new post. The numbered air force manages the Air Force's nuclear-capable B-2 and B-52 bombers.