Randall Reed

Randall Reed (born ) is a United States Air Force general who has served as the commander of United States Transportation Command since 4 October 2024. He most recently served as the deputy commander of Air Mobility Command from 2022 to 2024. He previously commanded the Third Air Force at Ramstein Air Base from 2020 to 2022.

Air Force career 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.

In April 2022, Reed was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as deputy commander of Air Mobility Command.

In July 2024, Reed was nominated for promotion to general and assignment as commander of the United States Transportation Command.

Awards and decorations

USAF Command Pilot wingsU.S Army Basic Parachutist BadgeU.S Air Force Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of MeritBronze Star Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterMeritorious Service Medal with 4 bronze oak leaf clustersAir MedalAerial Achievement Medal with bronze oak leaf clusterAir Force Achievement MedalAir Force Meritorious Unit with bronze oak leaf clusterAir and Space Outstanding Unit Award with one silver oak leaf cluster and 3 bronze oak leaf clustersOrganizational Excellence with three bronze oak leaf clustersCombat Readiness Medal with 2 bronze oak leaf clustersNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service Medal with bronze service starGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalNuclear Deterrence Operations Service MedalAir and Space Overseas Short Tour Service RibbonAir and Space Overseas Long Tour Service RibbonAir Force Expeditionary Service RibbonAir and Space Longevity Service Award w/ 1 silver oak leaf cluster and 2 bronze oak leaf clustersSmall Arms Expert Marksmanship RibbonAir Force Training RibbonUnited States Transportation CommandBadgeOffice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

Dates of promotion