| James B. Hecker | |
| Birth Place: | California, United States[1] |
| Allegiance: | United States |
| Branch: | United States Air Force |
| Serviceyears: | 1989–present |
| Rank: | General |
| Commands: | United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Allied Air Command Air University 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task Force-Afghanistan NATO Air Command-Afghanistan Nineteenth Air Force 18th Wing 432nd Wing 3rd Operations Group 27th Fighter Squadron |
| Battles: | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards: | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) |
James B. Hecker is a United States Air Force general who serves as the commander of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa and Allied Air Command since June 27, 2022.[2] [3] [4] Before that, he served as the commander and president of the Air University from November 2019 to June 2022.[5] and also previously served as the vice director for operations of the Joint Staff.[6] [7] [8] [9]
He is from Arnold, California and graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989.[10]
| Second lieutenant | May 31, 1989 | |
| First lieutenant | May 31, 1991 | |
| Captain | May 31, 1993 | |
| Major | July 1, 1999 | |
| Lieutenant colonel | March 1, 2002 | |
| Colonel | January 1, 2007 | |
| Brigadier general | August 2, 2013 | |
| Major general | May 3, 2016 | |
| Lieutenant general | November 22, 2019 | |
| General | June 27, 2022 |