AMC Introduces New Commander

from AMC

5/5/2014 - Summer 2014 -- Honorable, hard-working, and humble are just a few words recently used to describe Air Mobility Command's new commander, Gen Darren McDew. As the AMC commander, he leads 130,000 Airmen and Air Force civilians. McDew is no stranger to AMC, prior to taking command in May, McDew served as 18th Air Force commander, also at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

The seasoned leader, with more than 30 years' experience, graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1982 with a degree in civil engineering. He is now a command pilot with more than 3,300 flying hours in the T-37B, T-38, KC-135A/R, C-17A, C-141B, C-9, C-21, C-130E/H, and UH-1N.

McDew has experience at all levels of command and staff, including 18th Air Force vice commander, Air Force District of Washington commander, Air Force aide to the President, Chief of the U.S. Air Force Senate Liaison Division and the Director of Public Affairs, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, to name a few.

He says he is optimistic about the future and is proud to be the Air Mobility Command commander. "I am privileged to represent active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian Airmen who work 24 hours a day, around the globe and still surge at a moment's notice to answer our nation's call in a crisis."

"I will tell everyone who will listen how proud I am of Mobility Airmen and their unfailing commitment to the mission, their innovative solutions, and their bold leadership in the face of our most pressing challenges," said McDew.