U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, U.S. Central Command commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, incoming commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 21, 2022. Grynkewich 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 U.S. CENTCOM’s 21-nation area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Draeke Layman)