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NEWS | March 7, 2008

Air Force announces incoming AETC commander

By Tech. Sgt. Mike Hammond Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs

Air Force leaders named the commander of Air University as the future leader of Air Education and Training Command Feb. 28. 

President George W. Bush nominated Lt. Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, Air University commander at Maxwell AFB, Ala., for his fourth star and to succeed Gen. William R. Looney III as commander of Air Education and Training Command. 

In fulfilling its mission to develop America's Airmen today for tomorrow, AETC recruits, trains and educates Airmen throughout their careers. Every Air Force officer and enlisted member is touched by the command at some point. 

More than 84,000 people, including active duty, Guard and Reserve members - along with government civilians and contractors - make up AETC. The command is also responsible for an inventory of more than 1,500 aircraft. 

Air Education and Training Command includes two numbered Air Forces, as well as AU and Air Force Recruiting Service. The annual budget for Fiscal 2008 is more than $6.9 billion. 

General Lorenz has led AU since October 2005. Air University provides the full spectrum of Air Force education including degree-granting and professional continuing education. As AU commander, he is also responsible for officer commissioning through Officer Training School and the Reserve Officer Training Corps. 

The president also nominated Maj. Gen. Allen G. Peck, AU vice commander and Air Force Doctrine Development and Education Center commander, to the grade of lieutenant general and to command AU. 

General Looney is scheduled to retire after leading AETC since June 2005.