ACC, PACAF focused on Pacific pivot | Defense News | defensenews.com: Two of the Air Force’s largest major commands will see their leadership change in the coming months, as both train and prepare for the shifting focus toward the Pacific.
Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, is set to retire in January. Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Pacific Air Forces, will take his position once confirmed. Lt. Gen. Lori Robinson, vice commander of Pacific Air Forces, has been nominated for her fourth star and PACAF command.
These changes come as ACC and PACAF airmen take part in a Defense Department-wide pivot to the Pacific and prepare to face a new generation of issues in the region.
