Kenneth P. Ekman is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the Department of Defense West Africa Coordination Element Lead. He previously served as the director of strategy, engagement, and programs of the United States Africa Command.[1]

Kenneth P. Ekman
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1991–present
RankMajor General
Commands8th Fighter Wing
79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron
79th Fighter Squadron
Battles / warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
Operation Inherent Resolve
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal

Ekman served as deputy commander for operations of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. He also served as the vice commander of the First Air Force.[2][3][4][5]

References

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  1. ^ "General Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  2. ^ "MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH P. EKMAN". www.af.mil.
  3. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
  4. ^ "Alumni Spotlight: Dagvin Anderson '88". January 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "New Commanders Nominated for AFCENT, Air National Guard". May 11, 2020.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing
2014–2015
Succeeded by
Preceded by Vice Director of Operations of the North American Aerospace Defense Command
2015–2016
Preceded by Vice Commander of the First Air Force
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander for Operations of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
2020–2021
Vacant
Preceded by Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs of the United States Africa Command
2021–present
Incumbent