James Hecker
James B. Hecker is a United States Air Force general who serves as the commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command since June 27, 2022. Before that, he served as the commander and president of the Air University from November 2019 to June 2022. and also previously served as the vice director for operations of the Joint Staff.
James B. Hecker | |
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Hecker in 2022 | |
| Born | California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Allied Air Command Air University 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan NATO Air Command-Afghanistan Nineteenth Air Force 18th Wing 432nd Wing 3rd Operations Group 27th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles/wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) |
He is from Arnold, California and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989.
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