Charles R. Holland | |
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| Born | January 21, 1946 Elkins, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1968–2003 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Special Operations Command Air Force Special Operations Command Special Operations Command Pacific 1st Special Operations Wing 21st Tactical Airlift Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross |
Charles R. Holland (born January 21, 1946) is a retired United States Air Force general who served as the commander of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. As commander, he was responsible for all special operations forces across every branch in the U.S. Armed Forces.[1] Currently, Holland is the first and the only member of the U.S. Air Force to serve as commander of USSOCOM, and the only SOCOM commander without the experience as a special operator.
- ^ United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services (2001). Nominations before the Senate Armed Services Committee, second session, 106th Congress: hearings before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Sixth Congress, second session, on nominations of Rudy de Leon; Douglas A. Dworkin; Bernard D. Rostker; Gregory R. Dahlberg; Madelyn R. Creedon; Adm. Vernon E. Clark; Gen. John A. Gordon; Lt. Gen. Tommy R. Franks; Lt. Gen. William F. Kernan; Donald Mancuso; Roger W. Kallock; James E. Baker; Lt. Gen. Peter Pace; Lt. Gen. Charles R. Holland; Maj. Gen. Robert B. Flowers; and Robert B. Pirie, Jr., February 8; March 21; April 11; May 16, 24; June 27; July 26; September 6; October 3, 19, 2000. Vol. 4. U.S. G.P.O. ISBN 9780160657146. Retrieved August 27, 2015.