The White House has nominated Lt. Gen. Phillip Breedlove to become the Air Force's vice chief of staff, according to an internal service announcement. If confirmed, Breedlove would receive a fourth star and succeed current Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Howie Chandler, whose retirement was also announced, according to a Sept. 9 service memorandum. Breedlove is the deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and programs (A3/5) on the Air Staff. Succeeding Breedlove will be Lt. Gen. Herbert Carlisle, the...
