Wing commander, Col. Steve Arthur

Col. Steve Arthur, in addition to leading the wing, must stay current and qualified in the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The 442nd Fighter Wing is the second A-10 unit he has commanded. The colonel has also flown F-4 Phantoms, F-16 Fighting Falcons and HH-60 helicopters over the course of his career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. William Huntington)

442nd Fighter Wing commander nominated for general

Published Feb. 1, 2008
By AFRC News Service

WASHINGTON -- The chief of Air Force Reserve announced the president has approved the nomination to promote six one-star generals and 12 colonels to the next higher rank in the Air Force Reserve.

Included on the list is Col. Robert S. "Steve" Arthur, commander of the 442nd Fighter Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. He was nominated for the rank of brigadier general and must still be confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

Also included is Brigadier General Thomas R. Coon, commander of the 442nd Fighter Wing's next higher headquarters, 10th Air Force, based in Fort Worth, Texas.

These promotions take effect upon U.S. Senate confirmation and by the direction of the chief of Air Force Reserve, Lt. Gen. John Bradley.