Army Gen. John Craddock, SOUTHCOM commander, is on his way to become the head of US European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe. First he must pass muster with the Senate, but he already has NATO’s blessing. Craddock would succeed Marine Corps Gen. James Jones.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.
