Air Mobility Command chief Gen. John D. Lamontagne nominated as U.S. Air Force vice chief; Brig. Gen. Eason tapped as JAG

President Trump nominated Air Mobility Command commander Gen. John D. Lamontagne as vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, filling a post vacant since February after prior removals. The administration also nominated Brig. Gen. Eason to be judge advocate general; both nominations require Senate confirmation.

Discovered 2025-12-16T08:31:20.184981-08:00 | 2025-12-16T08:31:20.184981-08:00

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  • Nominations would fill the vice chief slot left vacant since February and install a new JAG; both appointments require Senate confirmation, affecting near-term leadership continuity.
  • Lamontagne brings Air Mobility Command experience and a public record that includes advocating a single strategic airlifter, which could shape upcoming airlift recapitalization debates (see single strategic airlifter: https://hype.aero/?story=1977ec16-3920-4fe8-9b1a-14817143c777).
  • The moves occur amid a broader reshuffle of senior USAF leadership and acquisition oversight, following a recent chief-of-staff transition (https://hype.aero/?story=da14968c-d03e-4955-95ac-da225a13fab2) and the creation of consolidated acquisition portfolios (https://hype.aero/?story=6d5448aa-1996-4f8e-93ec-e1304196df45).

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