Pentagon downgrades USAFE–AFAFRICA/NATO air commander from four‑star to three‑star as Hinds is nominated

The Pentagon has downgraded the U.S. Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa/NATO air commander post from four‑star to three‑star and nominated Lt. Gen. Jason Hinds to lead USAFE‑AFAFRICA without a four‑star promotion. The change follows a directive cutting four‑star billets by roughly 20%.

Discovered 2025-10-02T12:04:31.030635-07:00 | 2025-10-02T12:04:31.030635-07:00

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