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.[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]
James B. Hecker | |
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Born | California, United States[1] |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1989–present |
Rank | General |
Commands | 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.[10]
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Air Staff Badge | |
Weapons School Graduate Patch |
Rank | Date |
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Second lieutenant[5] | May 31, 1989 |
First lieutenant[5] | May 31, 1991 |
Captain | May 31, 1993 |
Major | July 1, 1999 |
Lieutenant colonel[5] | March 1, 2002 |
Colonel[5] | January 1, 2007 |
Brigadier general[5] | August 2, 2013 |
Major general[5] | May 3, 2016 |
Lieutenant general[5] | November 22, 2019 |
General | June 27, 2022 |
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