Commander picked for AFSOC

Air Force Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Heithold has been nominated for become commander of the Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, Fla. Heithold is currently serving as the vice commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. If confirmed, Heithold would replace Lt. Gen. Eric Fiel, who has commanded AFSOC since 2011. (Source: DoD, 03/18/14)