Kenneth P. Ekman

Kenneth P. Ekman is a United States Air Force major general who serves as the Department of Defense West Africa Coordination Element Lead. He previously served as the director of strategy, engagement, and programs of the United States Africa Command.^[1]

Kenneth P. Ekman
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1991–present
Rank	Major General
Commands	8th Fighter Wing 79th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron 79th Fighter Squadron
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War Operation Inherent Resolve
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal

Ekman served as deputy commander for operations of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve. He also served as the vice commander of the First Air Force.^[2][3][4][5]

References

1. "General Officer Assignments". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
2. "MAJOR GENERAL KENNETH P. EKMAN". www.af.mil.
3. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
4. "Alumni Spotlight: Dagvin Anderson '88". January 4, 2021.
5. "New Commanders Nominated for AFCENT, Air National Guard". May 11, 2020.

External links

• Media related to Kenneth P. Ekman at Wikimedia Commons

Military offices
Preceded by S. Clinton Hinote	Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing 2014–2015	Succeeded by Jeremy T. Sloane
Preceded by Andrew A. Croft	Vice Director of Operations of the North American Aerospace Defense Command 2015–2016
Preceded by Daniel J. Orcutt	Vice Commander of the First Air Force 2018–2020	Succeeded by William D. Betts
Preceded by Alexus Grynkewich	Deputy Commander for Operations of the Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve 2020–2021	Vacant
Preceded by John M. Wood	Director of Strategy, Engagement and Programs of the United States Africa Command 2021–present	Incumbent