U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich, center, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, is briefed on a theater-level air defense system by Italian Air Force members at IAF base camp on Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Aug. 18, 2022. During the visit, Grynkewich met with Italian military members to discuss the importance of partner nation integration within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dominic Tyler)