Pentagon Downgrades Leadership Role for Air Forces-Europe to 3-Star

Pentagon downgrades leadership role for Air Forces-Europe to 3-star

The lowering of the rank associated with commanding Air Force units in Europe comes after Hegseth ordered a 20% cut to four-star general positions.

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Air Force Downgrading USAFE Commander Job to 3 Stars

The Pentagon is downgrading a significant four-star Air Force command, turning the head of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa into a three-star billet.  The move is being carried out under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s plan to reduce the number of senior military officers, particularly four-star generals.  “In alignment with the Department of War directive to reduce general and flag officer positions, the nominee for the United …