Jason Hinds

Jason Hinds
Bornc. 1974 (age 51–52)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Service years1994–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsUnited States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
Allied Air Command
1st Fighter Wing
94th Fighter Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)

Jason T. Hinds (born c. 1974) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa. He previously served as the deputy commander of USAFE as well as director of operations of the United States European Command.

Military career

Hinds has served as the director of plans, programs, and analyses of the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa.[1]

In March 2023, Hinds was nominated for promotion to major general.[2] His nomination was among the many general officer nominations held up by Senator Tommy Tuberville.[3] In April 2024, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa.[4][5] Hinds was renominated to Lieutenant General on 29 September 2025.[6]

References

  1. ^ "JASON T. HINDS". Air Force.
  2. ^ Hadley, Greg (March 22, 2023). "DOD Press Chief, Fighter PEO, and 21 More Selected for 2-Star General". Air & Space Forces Magazine.
  3. ^ III, Leo Shane (December 6, 2023). "Here are the 422 military leaders finally confirmed by the Senate". Military Times.
  4. ^ "PN1655 — Maj. Gen. Jason T. Hinds — Air Force". U.S. Congress. April 30, 2024.
  5. ^ "General Officer Announcement". U.S. Department of Defense. March 8, 2024. Archived from the original on May 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Nominees: PN554-1 — 119th Congress (2025-2026) The following named officers for appointment in the United States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601: To be Lieutenant General". congress.gov. Washington D.C: US Congress. September 29, 2025. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
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