RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command will host a Change of Command Monday, June 27, at 2:30 p.m. local time.
Gen. James B. Hecker has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and he is scheduled to assume command of both USAFE-AFAFRICA and NATO Allied Air Command headquartered Ramstein Air Base, Germany, while also taking on the role as director of the Joint Air Power Competence Centre at Kalker, Germany.
Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian will relinquish command of all three organizations, and he is scheduled to retire after nearly 37 years of active duty service.
For media unable to attend in-person, a livestream will be available on USAFE-AFAFRICA’s social media pages at https://www.facebook.com/HQUSAFE or https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/29081
Imagery will also be available immediately following the ceremony at https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/USAFE.
Media interested in attending the event should RSVP no later than June 24th at 5:00 p.m. Central European Time to 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs at 86aw.pa@us.af.mil.
Requirements for Media Access
- Full Name
- Media Outlet
- Date of Birth
- Passport Number
- Image of Passport ID Page
Following your RSVP, the 86th Airlift Wing Office of Public Affairs will provide meeting location and arrival details. For questions regarding the logistics, please contact 86AW/PA at +49 (0) 6371-47-2458.
For more information, please call +49 (0) 6371-47-6558 or email usafepao.pao@us.af.mil. If after duty hours, please call +49 (0) 1624-25-5428 or email usafepa.pastaffdutyofficer@us.af.mil