U.S. Department of War

02/19/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/19/2026 11:59

Secretary of War General Officer Announcements for Feb. 19, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced today that the president has made the following nomination:

Air Force Brig. Gen. Erica R. Austin for appointment to the grade of major general. Austin is currently serving as mobilization assistant to the Deputy Judge Advocate General, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

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