James Hecker

[2][3][4] Before that, he served as the commander and president of the Air University from November 2019 to June 2022.

[5] and also previously served as the vice director for operations of the Joint Staff.

[6][7][8][9] He is from Arnold, California and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989.

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Gen Hecker assumes command U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa on June 27, 2022.