Wikoff takes helm of Navy operations in Europe and Africa from ‘innovating’ Munsch

Wikoff takes helm of Navy operations in Europe and Africa from ‘innovating’ Munsch

Adm. George Wikoff, a hard-charging fighter pilot who led the Navy in the Middle East, took the helm of the service’s top job in Europe and Africa.

Wikoff Relieves Munsch as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa

From U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa LAGO PATRIA, Italy  –  U.S. Navy Adm. Stuart B. Munsch was relieved by Adm. George M. Wikoff as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa (NAVEUR/NAVAF) during a change of command ceremony held at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Nov. 19, 2025. Adm. Munsch was the second longest serving commander of Naval Forces Europe since the Command was established in 1917.   The ceremony marked the concl…