Heithold, United States Air Force, was the Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command.
He also was the Commander of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency (AFISRA) until July 19, 2011 when he handed command to Major General Robert Otto.
Heithold then became Vice Commander, United States Special Operations Command.
As AFISRA Commander, Heithold's duties included providing multi-source ISR products, applications, capabilities and resources, as well as information operations forces and expertise.