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U.S. Africa Command
United States Army Garrison Stuttgart Military Police fire a salute battery during the U.S. Africa Command Change of Command ceremony on Kelley Barracks on Stuttgart, Germany on August 15, 2025. The ceremony marked a formal transition of leadership for U.S. Africa Command, which oversees U.S. military operations and partnerships across the African continent. AFRICOM is one of seven U.S. geographic combatant commands, responsible for military engagement across 53 African countries. Working with partners and allies, the command counters malign actors and transnational threats, responds to crises, strengthens African security forces, and supports U.S. government efforts in Africa to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. AFRICOM photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)