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Holmes, who has been nominated to head Air Combat Command, will pin on a fourth star if confirmed.<\/span><\/figcaption><figcaption> <span>Photo Credit: Air Force<\/span><\/figcaption>Holmes is currently serving as the deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements, a position he\u2019s held since August 2014. <br\/><br\/> Holmes has commanded a number of air wings and air combat wings, including the 455th\u00a0Air Expeditionary Wing in Afghanistan, and the 4th\u00a0Fighter Wing out of Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina.<br\/><br\/> He is a former F-15 pilot with more than 500 combat hours. Holmes joined the Air Force in 1981, and has received the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with oak leaf, and the Bronze Star, among other decorations.<br\/><br\/> The Air Force has not released what the next assignment might be for the current head of ACC, Gen. 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