Rebecca J. Sonkiss (born c. 1972) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commander of Air Mobility Command. She served as the deputy commander of Air Force Special Operations Command and commander of the 618th Air Operations Center.[1][2]
Rebecca Sonkiss | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1972 (age 51–52) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1994–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 618th Air Operations Center 89th Airlift Wing 62nd Airlift Wing 15th Airlift Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
In April 2024, Sonkiss was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of Air Mobility Command.[3][4] On 24 July 2024, defense secretary Lloyd Austin announced that then-president Joe Biden had nominated to the grade of lieutenant general: "Air Force Maj. Gen. Rebecca J. Sonkiss for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general with assignment as deputy commander, Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. Sonkiss is currently serving as deputy commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Florida".[5]
References
edit- ^ Kheel, Rebecca (15 December 2023). "7 More Generals, Admirals Get Promotions Approved as Senate Chips Away at Tuberville Backlog". Military.com.
- ^ "Major General REBECCA J. SONKISS". www.af.mil.
- ^ "PN1990 - 1 nominee for Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 24 July 2024. Archived from the original on 22 December 2024. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
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