List of commanders of USAFE
| 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 | |
| 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.
List of USAFE commanders[]
| # | Photo | Name | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 
|
Jeffrey L. Harrigian | 2019-present[1] | |
| 37 | 
|
Tod D. Wolters | 2016-2019[2] |
|
| 36 | 
|
Frank Gorenc | 2013-2016[3] | |
| 35 | 
|
Philip M. Breedlove | 2012-2013[4] |
|
| 34 | 
|
Mark Welsh | 2010-2012 |
|
| 33 | 
|
Roger A. Brady | 2008-2010[5] | |
| 32 | 
|
William T. Hobbins | 2005-2007[6] | |
| 31 | 
|
Robert H. Foglesong | 2003-2005 |
|
| 30 | 
|
Gregory S. Martin | 2000-2003 |
|
| 29 | 
|
John P. Jumper | 1997-2000 |
|
| 28 | 
|
Michael E. Ryan | 1996-1997 |
|
| 27 | 
|
Richard E. Hawley | 1995-1996 |
|
| 26 | 
|
James L. Jamerson | 1994-1995 | |
| 25 | 
|
Robert C. Oaks | 1990-1994 | |
| 24 | 
|
Michael J. Dugan | 1989-1990 |
|
| 23 | 
|
William L. Kirk | 1987-1989 | |
| 22 | 
|
Charles L. Donnelly, Jr. | 1984-1987 | |
| 21 | 
|
Billy M. Minter | 1982-1984 | |
| 20 | 
|
Charles A. Gabriel | 1980-1982 |
|
| 19 | 
|
John W. Pauly | 1978-1980 | |
| 18 | 
|
William J. Evans | 1977-1978 |
|
| 17 | 
|
Richard H. Ellis | 1975-1977 |
|
| 16 | 
|
John W. Vogt, Jr. | 1974-1975 |
|
| 15 | 
|
David C. Jones | 1971-1974 |
|
| 14 | 
|
Joseph R. Holzapple | 1969-1971 | |
| 13 | 
|
Horace M. Wade | 1968-1969 |
|
| 12 | 
|
Maurice A. Preston | 1966-1968 | |
| 11 | 
|
Bruce K. Holloway | 1965–1966 |
|
| 10 | 
|
Gabriel P. Disosway | 1963-1965 |
|
| 9 | 
|
Truman H. Landon | 1961-1963 | |
| 8 | 
|
Frederic H. Smith, Jr. | 1959-1961 |
|
| 7 | 
|
Frank F. Everest | 1957-1959 |
|
| 6 | 
|
William H. Tunner | 1953-1957 | |
| 5 | 
|
Lauris Norstad | 1951-1953 |
|
| 4 | 
|
John K. Cannon | 1948-1951 |
|
| 3 | 
|
Curtis LeMay | 1947-1948 |
|
| 2 | 
|
Idwal H. Edwards | 1946-1947 | |
| 1 |
|
John K. Cannon | 1945-1946 |
References[]
- ^ "Jeffrey L. Harrigian". AF.mil Biographies. April 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2019.
- ^ "General Tod D. Wolters". AF.mil Biographies. October 2017. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "General Franc Gorenc". AF.mil Biographies. September 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "General Philip M. Breedlove". Wayback Machine Archive. July 2012. Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "General Roger A. Brady". Archive.is. December 2010. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "General William T. Hobbins". AF.mil Biographies. January 2008. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ Snyder, Thomas; Shaw, Shelia (January 28, 1992). "Profiles In Leadership 1942-1992". Air Force Historical Research Agency. p. 101. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
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