Joel L. Carey is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the chief of staff of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. He previously served as director of operations, strategic deterrence, and nuclear integration of U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa from 2022 to 2024.
Joel Carey | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | 18th Wing 12th Flying Training Wing 44th Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit |
Military career
editCarey served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of the Allied Air Command and before that he was the commander of the 18th Wing and, prior to that, the vice commander of the Fifth Air Force.[1][2][3][4][5]
In May 2022, Carey was nominated for promotion to major general.[6]
Honours
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References
edit- ^ "BRIGADIER GENERAL JOEL L. CAREY". www.af.mil.
- ^ "New commander takes over Air Force's largest combat wing". Stars and Stripes.
- ^ "Brig. Gen. Joel Carey takes helm of Kadena's 18th Wing". DVIDS.
- ^ "Carey promoted, relinquishes command of 12th Flying Training Wing". Joint Base San Antonio. Randy Martin 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs. 2018.
- ^ "12th FTW welcomes new commander". Joint Base San Antonio.
- ^ "PN2196 — Air Force". United States Congress. May 25, 2022.
- ^ "令和4年春の外国人叙勲 受章者名簿" (PDF). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. Retrieved April 29, 2022.
External links
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