Jeffrey W. Nelson nominated for promotion to major general
Nelson leads the Air Force Accessions Center and Air Force Recruiting Service at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, overseeing recruitment and entry of new Air Force members.
Air Force Brig. Gen.Jeffrey Nelson has been nominated for appointment to the grade of major general.
The Department of War announced the nomination as part of its general officer announcements dated June 22, 2026 (see war.gov). The nomination signifies a promotion in Nelson’s military service, advancing him from a one-star to a two-star general officer rank.
Nelson currently serves as commander of the Air Force Accessions Center and commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, Air Education and Training Command, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas (see war.gov). In those roles he oversees the recruitment and entry of new Air Force members (see af.mil).
Nelson was previously nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general (see afcea.org). The latest nomination continues his progression through the Air Force’s senior officer ranks.
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