Trump nominates Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral to lead U.S. Army in Europe and Africa

U.S. President Donald Trump has put forward Lieutenant General Kevin D. Admiral to take command of U.S. Army forces stationed in Europe and Africa. The Pentagon announced on Friday that Admiral is slated to be based at the headquarters in Wiesbaden, Germany. In addition to leading U.S. Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF), he is also nominated to serve as the commander of LANDCOM, the command responsible for NATO's land forces.

Currently, Lieutenant General Admiral is stationed in Texas. His appointment to the European command is contingent upon confirmation by the U.S. Senate. If approved, he will succeed General Christopher Donahue, who recently departed the Wiesbaden post in early July after an 18-month tenure. General Donahue, who is highly regarded and was notably the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, had been among several senior military officials reportedly dismissed or pressured to resign under U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's tenure.

The nomination of Admiral signifies a key leadership change within the U.S. military's European command structure. His potential dual role as commander of both USAREUR-AF and LANDCOM underscores the interconnectedness of U.S. military operations and NATO command responsibilities in the region. The Senate's review process will be critical in determining the finalization of this appointment.