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Third Air Force welcomes incoming commander, Maj. Gen. Paul Moga during change of command

April 11, 2024
by 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa chief of staff, assumes command of Third Air Force from Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 3, 2024. Moga graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1995 and earned his pilot wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, accruing over 2,600 flight hours in six types of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa commander, provides opening remarks during the Third Air Force change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 3, 2024. U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, USAFE-AFAFRICA chief of staff, assumes command of Third Air Force from Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
U.S. Air Force Airmen deliver gifts to Maj. Gen. Paul Moga’s family during the Third Air Force change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 3, 2024. Moga graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1995 and earned his pilot wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, accruing over 2,600 flight hours in six types of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan Lazaro)
Ramstein Air Base Honor Guard marches to present colors during the Third Air Force change of command ceremony at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2024. Moga commissioned at the United States Air Force Academy in 1995, ultimately earning his pilot wings and accruing more than 2,600 hours of flight time in the Cessna T-37 Tweet, Northrop T-38C Talon, McDonnell Douglas F-15C Eagle, Lockhead Martin F-22 Raptor, and Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Derek France, Third Air Force commander, welcomes Maj. Gen. Paul Moga, chief of staff at headquarters U.S Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, as the newest leader of the major command’s only numbered air force, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 3, 2024. With this assumption of command, Moga will become the 57th commander of the NAF, continuing its mission of developing Airmen and their families, defending the U.S. and its allies, and delivering peace through stability and deterrence.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Sampson)
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