Joel Carey Explained

Joel Carey
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Serviceyears:	1992–present
Rank:	Major general
Commands:	18th Wing 12th Flying Training Wing 44th Fighter Squadron
Awards:	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit

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.

Military career

Carey 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

• Order of the Rising Sun, 3rd Class, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon (2022)^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: BRIGADIER GENERAL JOEL L. CAREY. www.af.mil.
2. Web site: New commander takes over Air Force's largest combat wing. Stars and Stripes.
3. Web site: Brig. Gen. Joel Carey takes helm of Kadena's 18th Wing. DVIDS.
4. Web site: Carey promoted, relinquishes command of 12th Flying Training Wing. Randy Martin 12th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs. 2018. Joint Base San Antonio.
5. Web site: 12th FTW welcomes new commander. Joint Base San Antonio.
6. Web site: PN2196 — Air Force. May 25, 2022. United States Congress.
7. Web site: 令和4年春の外国人叙勲 受章者名簿. April 29, 2022. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.