US EditionTrump Taps Senior Air Force Commander for European Command
- Donald Trump nominated Gen. Alex Grynkewich, an Air Force fighter pilot, to lead U.S. European Command as of June 2025.
- NATO's North Atlantic Council approved Grynkewich's nomination following his extensive Middle East command experience and current role on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
- Grynkewich commanded Air Forces in the Middle East from 2022 to 2023, overseeing air operations supporting the Israel conflict and has 2,300 flight hours.
- The U.S. Military maintains about 100,000 forces in Europe, with additional deployments to reassure NATO allies amid tensions from Russia's war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Grynkewich's appointment, pending Senate confirmation, underscores U.S. Defense focus in Europe even as officials discuss troop adjustments and increasing NATO's regional responsibility.
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By LOLITA C. BALDOR WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a senior commander in the Middle East to take over as head of U.S. European Command. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, currently director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will also assume the role of Supreme Allied Commander Europe — known as SACEUR — if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate. In a statement r…
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Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command
President Donald Trump is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a senior commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command.Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich, currently the director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, would also take over as the supreme allied commander, Europe, if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate. NATO's North Atlantic Council in a statement Thursday said it approved Gry…
The United States has appointed US General Alexus G. Grynkewich as the new Supreme Commander of NATO's armed forces in Europe (Aceur), announced on Thursday the Atlantic Alliance. ...
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