| Commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa | |
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 Insignia of USAFE-AFRICA | |
 Flag of a U.S. Air Force four-star general | |
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| United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa | |
| Type | Service component commander |
| Abbreviation | COMUSAFE/COMAFAFRICA |
| Reports to | Secretary of the Air Force (administrative) Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (administrative) Commander, U.S. European Command (operational) Commander, U.S. Africa Command (operational) |
| Seat | Ramstein Air Base, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Appointer | The President with Senate advice and consent |
| Term length | 2–3 years (approx.) |
| Precursor | Commanding General, U.S. Strategic Air Forces in Europe |
| Inaugural holder | Lt Gen John K. Cannon |
| Formation | July 4, 1945 |
| Deputy | Deputy Commander, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa |
The Commander, United States Air Forces Europe (COMUSAFE) is the most senior officer and head of the United States Air Forces in Europe.