Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command
June 5, 2025
President Donald Trump is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command. Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich is currently the director of operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He would also take over as the supreme allied commander, Europe, if his nomination is confirmed by the Senate. Most recently Grynkewich served as commander of Air Forces in the Middle East, including air operations in support of the conflict in Israel, from 2022 to 2023.
