By Darrius Parker, Air Force Materiel Command / Published August 10, 2020
Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander, speaks to the audience about the dedication and career of Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, prior to his promotion to a lieutenant general Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This accomplishment is significant, as it restores a three-star deputy commander to AFMC, in alignment with other Air Force major commands. This also allows him to receive a promotion, while serving in the same position. (photo by Darrius Parker)
Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander, speaks to the audience about the partnership between himself and Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, prior to his promotion to a lieutenant general Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (photo by Darrius Parker)
Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, stands and smiles while his family pins the rank of lieutenant general on his uniform Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (photo by Darrius Parker)
Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, swears an oath for the first time as a newly-promoted lieutenant general, Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (photo by Darrius Parker)
The U.S. Air Force honor guard presents the official flag of lieutenant general to Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (photo by Darrius Parker)
Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, is applauded by the audience and Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander, Aug. 7 at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (photo by Darrius Parker)
Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Air Force Materiel Command Deputy Commander, expresses his gratitude to his family, friends, coworkers and those unable to be present at the live ceremony, Aug. 7, following his promotion to lieutenant general at the National Museum of the United States Air Force, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (photo by Darrius Parker)