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.

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Joel Carey
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Official portrait, 2024
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1992–present
RankMajor general
Commands18th Wing
12th Flying Training Wing
44th Fighter Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
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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]

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