Arthur Lichte

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Arthur James Lichte (born April 20, 1949) was a four-star general in the United States Air Force. His last military assignment was as the commander of Air Mobility Command based in Scott Air Force Base, Illinois from September 2007 to November 20, 2009. Air Mobility Command's mission is to provide rapid, global mobility and sustainment for America's armed forces. The command also plays a crucial role in providing humanitarian support at home and around the world. The men and women of AMC - active duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilians - provide airlift, aerial refueling, special air mission and aeromedical evacuation for all of America's armed forces. He effectively retired from the Air Force on January 1, 2010 with over 38 years of military service.