Change is coming to TRANSCOM as Air Force Lieutenant General Randall Reed prepares to take the reins from General Van Ovost. With Lt. Gen. Reed poised to assume leadership, professional movers are watching closely—especially when it comes to the troubled GHC program and its future.
Last week, the Senate Armed Forces Committee interviewed Lt. Gen. Reed about leading TRANSCOM. The growing GHC concerns were top of mind for some senators, leading to questions during the hearing. It’s encouraging to see that senators are beginning to ask the hard questions, signaling that these issues are resonating at the highest levels.
Early on in the hearing Senator Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), the ranking Republican on the committee, wanted to know whether Lt. Gen. Reed had a firm grasp on the GHC’s status. Reed mentioned that he’s very familiar with the process, having moved over 15 times. While he sounded optimistic, he did point out that TRANSCOM needed to be very careful about the speed of the transition. Is this a hint, perhaps, at more delays ahead?
Senator Rick Scott (R- Florida) was also interested in hearing what Lt. Gen. Reed has to say about the GHC program and where things stand. With so few local moves conducted, and even fewer interstate moves managed under the GHC, Reed focused on the new app that’s supposed to be the silver bullet for military moves.
Watch the full hearing HERE.
- Sen. Wicker exchange begins around 00:45:40.
- Sen. Scott exchange begins around 1:45:00.
You can also read Lt. Gen. Reed’s thoughts on the GHC in the Senate Armed Services Committee Advance Policy Questions for the nominee. The GHC topic begins on pg. 13.
Maybe Lt. Gen. Reed can bring more transparency and reveal how the SCA has worked for the moves that have happened so far under the GHC. And if TRANSCOM has a clear roadmap for compliance, we’d love to see it.
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Next Steps
Before Lt. Gen. Reed can be confirmed as the new TRANSCOM Commander, his nomination must go before the full Senate for discussion and approval.
If you have any concerns you’d like to share with your senators, or any questions you’d like them to ask Lt. Gen. Reed, you can find your U.S. Senators HERE.
