Burke to helm U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, JFC Naples

Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander, U.S. AFRICA COMMAND attends the change of command for U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. Gen. Townsend salutes the colors during the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, Allied Joint Force Command change of command ceremony. Adm. Foggo was relieved by Adm. Robert P. Burke at Allied Joint Force Command (JFC) Naples, Italy, July 17, 2020. U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa.



By German Airforce Master Sergeant Florian Fergen U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa Naples,Italy Jul 21, 2020
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