List of commanders of USAFE
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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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Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa | |
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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 |
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