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U.S. Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla (left), U.S. Central Command commander, passes the ceremonial guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Derek France (center), commander of Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central), during a change of command ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 18, 2024. France takes command of over 15,000 personnel across five air expeditionary wings working alongside regional and coalition partners to stabilize the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo)