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Story by Capt. Derrick Johnson | 67th Cyberspace Wing | 07.03.2024
Mansfield, TX native, Derrick Johnson has been selected for promotion to the rank of Captain in the Air Force.
Johnson is currently serving as with 67th Cyberspace Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, TX. Capt. Johnson has served in the military for 17 years....
Hometown: Mansfield
| Event: Promotion
Courtesy Story | NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support | 07.03.2024
Windham, ME native, Aaron McConnell has been promoted to the rank of Petty Officer 1st Class in the U.S. Navy. McConnell is currently serving as an Information Systems Technician with NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, Naval Support Activity-Philadelphia, PA. McConnell has served in the military for 12 years....
Hometown: South Windham
| Event: Promotion
Courtesy Story | Air Force District of Washington | 06.28.2024
Troy, NY native, Jason Lennen has been promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Air Force. Lennen is currently serving as Command Surgeon with Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, MD. Brig. Gen. Lennen has served in the military for 26 years....
Hometown: Troy
| Event: Promotion
Courtesy Story | Pacific Air Forces | 06.27.2024
Rustburg, VA native, Michael Keller has been promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force . Keller is currently serving as a Flying Crew Chief with Pacific Air Forces, Kadena Air Base, Japan. Keller has served in the military for 4 years....
Hometown: Rustburg
| Event: Promotion
Courtesy Story | Michigan National Guard | 06.08.2024
Baker City, OR native, Amanda Ward has been promoted to the rank of Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Guard. Ward is currently serving as 217th Air Component Operations Squadron Commander with Michigan National Guard, 110th Attack wing, MI. Col. Ward has served in the military for 22 years....
Hometown: Baker City
| Event: Promotion
Story by Brig. Gen. Jacqueline Lockett | Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs | 05.09.2024
Charleston, SC native, Timothy Herritage has been selected for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General in the Air Force.
Herritage is currently serving as Deputy Director, Department of the Air Force Public Affairs with Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, Pentagon, VA. Brig. Gen. Herritage has served in the military for 26 years....
Hometown: Charleston
| Event: Promotion
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