Lt Gen McDew confirmed as next AMC Commander Published April 3, 2014 By 18th Air Force Public Affairs SCOTT AFB, Ill. -- The U.S. Senate has confirmed the nomination of the 18th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, to serve as the next commander of the Air Mobility Command with appointment to the grade of General. McDew will replace Gen. Paul Selva, who has been nominated to serve as the next commander of U.S. Transportation Command. A date for formal transition ceremonies has not yet been set.