Jeffrey L. Harrigian | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Born | 1962 (age 61–62) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1985–2022 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Air Forces Central Command 49th Fighter Wing 43rd Fighter Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
Jeffrey Lee Harrigian[1] (born 1962) is a retired United States Air Force general who last served as the commander of United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa from May 2020 to June 2022. He concurrently served as the commander of Allied Air Command and director of the Joint Air Power Competence Center.[2] He previously served as deputy commander and as commander of United States Air Forces Central Command.[3] Raised in Sparks, Nevada, he graduated from the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in International Affairs and was commissioned in 1985.[1][4] He assumed his capstone assignment on May 1, 2019.[5]
- ^ a b Polaris (PDF). Vol. XXVII. Colorado Springs, Colorado: United States Air Force Academy. 1985. p. 111. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
- ^ "EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS; Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 41 (Senate - March 08, 2022)". U.S. Congress. March 8, 2022.
- ^ "General Jeffrey Harrigian heads U.S. Air Forces Central Command Southwest Asia". horizonweekly.ca. February 16, 2018. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
- ^ "GENERAL JEFFREY L. HARRIGIAN > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display". www.af.mil. Retrieved 2019-03-22.
- ^ USAFE-AFAFRICA welcomes new commander