Former leadership
U.S. Africa Command former commanders, deputy commanders, command senior enlisted leaders, and deputies to the commander for civil-military engagement.
Former commanders
Gen. Michael Langley
U.S. Marine Corps
Aug. 2022 - July 2025
Gen. Stephen Townsend
U.S. Army
July 2019 - Aug. 2022
Gen. Thomas Waldhauser
U.S. Marine Corps
July 2016 - July 2019
Gen. David Rodriguez
U.S. Army
April 2013 - July 2016
Gen. Carter Ham
U.S. Army
March 2011 - April 2013
Gen. William "Kip" Ward
U.S. Army
Oct. 2007 - March 2011
Former deputy commanders
Lt. Gen. James Vechery
U.S. Air Force
Aug. 2017 - Aug. 2020
Vice Adm. Michael Franken
U.S. Navy
June 2015 - Aug. 2017
Lt. Gen. Steven Hummer
U.S. Marine Corps
June 2013 - June 2015
Vice Adm. Charles Leidig
U.S. Navy
April 2010 - June 2013
Vice Adm. Robert Moeller
U.S. Navy
Oct. 2007 - April 2010