Claude Tudor

Claude K. Tudor Jr. is a United States Air Force major general who has served as the commander of Special Operations Command Africa since June 3, 2025.^[2] He most recently served as the director for operations and cyber of United States Africa Command from 2023 to 2025.^[3] He most recently served as the commander of Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force-Levant. Prior to that, he served as the Chief of Staff of the Pacific Air Forces. Previously, he served as the Director of Air Force Resilience of the United States Air Force and, prior to that, he was the Commander of the 24th Special Operations Wing.^[4][1][5][6]

Claude Tudor
Official portrait, 2025
Born	Merritt Island, Florida, U.S.[1]
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1992–present
Rank	Major General
Commands	Special Operations Command Africa Combined Special Operations Joint Task Force-Levant 24th Special Operations Wing 368th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Group 321st Special Tactics Squadron
Awards	Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2)

In March 2023, Tudor was nominated for promotion to major general.^[7][8]