U.S. Navy Adm. Michelle Howard took command of Allied Joint Force Command Naples during a change of command ceremony in Naples, Italy, on June 7, 2016, becoming the first woman and African American to command the NATO Joint Allied Force Command headquarters and U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa.
Howard previously served as the 38th Vice Chief of Naval Operations. As commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, she will be responsible for leading maritime operations in concert with allied, coalition, joint, interagency, and other partners to advance U.S. interests while enhancing maritime security and stability in Europe and Africa.
Also in June, the United States Senate confirmed Army Maj. Gen. Gwendolyn Bingham for appointment to the rank of lieutenant general. Lt. Gen. Bingham was assigned as the new Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, United States Army, in Washington, DC.
Most recently, she served as the commanding general of the United States Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Life Cycle Management Command in Warren, Michigan.
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