Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Insignia of USAFE-AFRICA
Flag of a U.S. Air Force four-star general
Incumbent General James B. Hecker since June 27, 2022
United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Type
Service component commander
Abbreviation
COMUSAFE/COMAFAFRICA
Reports to
Secretary of the Air Force (administrative) Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (administrative) Commander, U.S. European Command (operational) Commander, U.S. Africa Command (operational)
Seat
Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Appointer
The President with Senate advice and consent
Term length
2–3 years (approx.)
Precursor
Commanding General, U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe
Inaugural holder
Lt Gen John K. Cannon
Formation
July 4, 1945
Deputy
Deputy Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
The Commander, United States Air Forces Europe (COMUSAFE) is the most senior officer and head of the United States Air Forces in Europe.
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