AFCENT honors leaders during Change of Command
U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla (left), U.S. Central Command commander, U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alex Grynkewich (center), outgoing U.S. Air Forces Central commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France, new commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 18, 2024. France will serve as the commander of AFCENT and the combined forces air component, working closely with coalition, joint, and interagency partners to lead a combined force that delivers decisive airpower and promotes security throughout the U.S. CENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)