Washington, July 4 -- US Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich took over the role of the Supreme Allied Commander of NATO in Europe from General Chris Cavoli on Friday, the alliance said.
"General Alexus G. Grynkewich of the US Air Force assumed command of Allied Command Operations in a ceremony at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium on Friday (4 July 2025)," the statement read.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte thanked Cavoli, who had been in post since 2022, for modernizing the allied collective defense capabilities, strengthening the presence of the alliance in the Black Sea and creating a new command in Germany.
On June 5, the Pentagon said that US President Donald Trump had appointed Grynkewich to serve as Supr...