U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command, visited Georgia Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili on Dec. 1, 2022, at the Government Administration in Tbilisi, Georgia. The meeting included discussions about U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership, military cooperation and commitment to security cooperation in Europe. (Courtesy photo by the Georgia Prime Minister's Press Office)

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, center right, commander of U.S. European Command, visited Georgia Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili, center left, on Dec. 1, 2022, at the Government Administration in Tbilisi, Georgia. The meeting included discussions about U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership, military cooperation and commitment to security cooperation in Europe. (Courtesy photo by the Georgia Prime Minister's Press Office)

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, commander of U.S. European Command, visited Georgia Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili on Dec. 1, 2022, at the Government Administration in Tbilisi, Georgia. The meeting included discussions about U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership, military cooperation and commitment to security cooperation in Europe. (Courtesy photo by the Georgia Prime Minister's Press Office)

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, co-hosted the Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference with Gen. Rajmund Andrzejczak, the Polish Armed Forces chief of the general staff. During the event, held Oct. 19-20, 2022, in Warsaw, Poland, military leaders from the U.S. and 12 European nations discussed regional security challenges, and they reaffirmed their continued commitment to deepening defense cooperation. The defense chiefs also discussed enhancing technological interoperability among NATO and non-NATO nations. (Courtesy photo by the Polish General Staff)

Military leaders from 12 European nations and the United States met in Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 19-20, for the Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference. During the event, which was co-hosted by Gen. Rajmund Andrzejczak, the Polish Armed Forces chief of the general staff and U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, the defense chiefs discussed regional security challenges and reaffirmed their commitment to increased cooperation and integration with Allies and partners. (Courtesy photo by the Polish General Staff)

Gen. Rajmund Andrzejczak, the Polish Armed Forces chief of the general staff and U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, co-hosted the Northern Europe Chiefs of Defense Conference held in Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 19-20. During the event, military leaders from 12 European nations and the United States discussed regional security challenges and reaffirmed their commitment to increased cooperation and integration with Allies and partners. (Courtesy photo by the Polish General Staff)

The color guard executes 'order arms' during a change of command ceremony July 12, 2022, in Sembach, Germany. Brig. Gen. Maurice Barnett assumed the command of 10th Army Air and Missile Defense Command from Maj. Gen. Greg Brady. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Yesenia Cadavid) 

Norwegian Royal Navy Rear Adm. Solveig Krey, Norwegian Defence Staff's chief of operations, and co-chair of the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable, shakes hands with her counterpart, Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command deputy director for security cooperation, policy, partnering and space. (USEUCOM photo by CPT Sarah Kramer)

Norwegian Royal Navy Rear Adm. Solveig Krey, Norwegian Defence Staff's chief of operations, and co-chair of the Arctic Security Forces Roundtable, shakes hands with her counterpart, Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, the U.S. European Command deputy director for security cooperation, policy, partnering and space. (USEUCOM photo by CPT Sarah Kramer)

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command, addresses the Adriatic Charter (A5) Chiefs of Defense Conference Sept. 22, 2022, in Budva, Montenegro. Chiefs of Defense or their representatives from the A5 Charter nations of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia and the U.S. were present at the event, as well as Chair of the Military Committee of NATO Adm. Rob Bauer, Royal Netherlands Navy. Montenegro's president, Milo Đukanović, delivered the keynote address for the event, which was hosted by Montenegro. Delegations from Kosovo and Slovenia also attended as observer nations.

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), left, operates with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), front, receives ammunition from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Aug. 27, 2022. The George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Novalee Manzella)

Two U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft assigned to the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently operating out of RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, fly over Tirana, Albania, Aug. 22, 2022. The flyover demonstrates United States commitment and assurance to NATO Allies and Partners located in southeastern Europe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro)

U.S. European Command Deputy Director for Partnership, Security Cooperation and Space Capability Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, right, attended the Georgian Ministry of Defense-hosted first executive-level review of progress on the newly initiated Georgia Defense and Deterrence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI). GDDEI is a bilateral US-Georgia security cooperation initiative designed to enable the continued modernization and development of the Georgian Ministry of Defense and Georgian Defense Forces in support of shared security interests. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. European Command Deputy Director for Partnership, Security Cooperation and Space Capability Brig. Gen. Edward Vaughan, front row, center, attended the Georgian Ministry of Defense-hosted first executive-level review of progress on the newly initiated Georgia Defense and Deterrence Enhancement Initiative (GDDEI). GDDEI is a bilateral US-Georgia security cooperation initiative designed to enable the continued modernization and development of the Georgian Ministry of Defense and Georgian Defense Forces in support of shared security interests. GDDEI's purpose is to continue institutional reform in the defense sector, strengthen the capabilities and capacities required for effective deterrence and defense, and foster interoperability with NATO. (Courtesy photo)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is greeted by Latvian Minister of Defense Dr. Artis Pabriks upon his arrival to Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on Aug. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III presents a coin to a U.S. Army Soldier while visiting Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia, on Aug. 9, 2022. (DoD photo by U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Julian W. Kemper)

U.S. Army Soldiers with 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division neatly stage M1 Abrams main battle tanks at a port in Alexandroupoli, Greece, March 21, 2022. The 3rd ABCT is the ninth armored rotational unit to deploy to Europe in support of Atlantic Resolve under the command control of U.S. Army V Corps. The "Iron Brigade" will conduct bilateral, joint and multinational training events to build readiness, increase interoperability and enhance the bond between allied and partner militaries. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Austin Steinborn, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Maj. Gen. Adrian Spain is the Chief of Staff, Headquarters United States European Command, Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany.

U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli gives his remarks during his change of command ceremony for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 1, 2022. Upon taking command from U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, Cavoli assumed responsibility for U.S. military operations across Europe, portions of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. USEUCOM is comprised of more than 64,000 permanently assigned military and civilian personnel and works closely with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Patrik Orcutt)

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III hands the EUCOM guidon to U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli, during a change of command ceremony for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 1, 2022. Upon taking command from U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, Cavoli assumed responsibility for U.S. military operations across Europe, portions of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. USEUCOM is comprised of more than 64,000 permanently assigned military and civilian personnel and works closely with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Patrik Orcutt)

From Left: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley, U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli and U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters stand at attention for the playing of the Armed Forces Medley during a change of command ceremony for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 1, 2022. Upon taking command from Wolters, Cavoli assumed responsibility for U.S. military operations across Europe, portions of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. USEUCOM is comprised of more than 64,000 permanently assigned military and civilian personnel and works closely with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Patrik Orcutt)

U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark A. Milley, gives his opening remarks during a change of command ceremony for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 1, 2022. Upon taking command from U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli assumed responsibility for U.S. military operations across Europe, portions of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. USEUCOM is comprised of more than 64,000 permanently assigned military and civilian personnel and works closely with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Patrik Orcutt)

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III gives his remarks during a change of command ceremony for U.S. European Command in Stuttgart, Germany, on July 1, 2022. Upon taking command from U.S. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, U.S. Army Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli assumed responsibility for U.S. military operations across Europe, portions of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and Atlantic Ocean. USEUCOM is comprised of more than 64,000 permanently assigned military and civilian personnel and works closely with NATO Allies and Partners. (U.S. Army Photo By Sgt. Patrik Orcutt)

Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli

President Joe Biden and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speak at the beginning of the Madrid Summit in Spain, June 29, 2022. Biden announced changes in U.S. force posture in Europe to counter Russian aggression. (DOD photo by Joel Chalfin)

Gen. Darryl Williams, the new commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, accepts the guidon from Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander of U.S. European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe, during the change of command ceremony on June 28, 2022, at Clay Kaserne, Wiesbaden, Germany. Williams assumed command from Gen. Christopher Cavoli, who will move on to become commander of U.S. European Command and NATO's SACEUR. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Amanda Fry)

Maj. Gen. (Select) Steven G. Edwards, second from right, assumes command of U.S. Special Operations Command Europe from Maj. Gen. David H. Tabor, right, in a ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, June 28, 2022. Gen. Tod D. Wolters, commander of U.S. European Command, left, presided over the ceremony, with Gen. Richard D. Clarke, commander of Special Operations Command in attendance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Isabelle S. Dickey-Kappenman)

Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, left, assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Forces Command Naples from Adm. Robert P. Burke, second from left, during a change of command ceremony held in Lago Patria, Italy, June 27, 2022. Air Force Gen. Tod D. Wolters, the commander of U.S. European Command and North Atlantic Treaty Organization Supreme Allied Commander Europe, center, and Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, served as the presiding officers of the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo)

U.S. Air Force Gens. Tod D. Wolters, the commander of U.S. European Command, left, and Jeffrey L. Harrigian, the outgoing commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa and NATO Allied Air Command, right, look on as Gen. James B. Hecker receives the USAFE-AFAFRICA guidon from Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David W. Allvin. The change of command ceremony was held at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, on June 27, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jared Lovett)

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Edward "Hertz" Vaughan, USEUCOM's deputy director for security cooperation, policy, partnering and space capabilities, met with Bulgarian Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov on June 8, 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Vaughan thanked Eftimov for Bulgaria's security leadership in the Balkans and Black Sea regions and the two discussed opportunities for further bilateral and Allied security cooperation.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. "Hertz" Vaughan walks the flight line at Graf Ingatievo Air Base with Bulgarian Brig. Gen. "Hunter" Rusev, base commander, on June 7, 2022. The two fighter pilots toured the Soviet-era fighter jet flying operation and discussed Bulgaria's transition to the NATO interoperable F-16 fighter jet.

The USEUCOM team and U.S. Embassy Sofia defense team pose for a photo with Major General Mateev and staff at the Bulgarian Joint Special Operations Command near Plovdiv, Bulgaria on June 7, 2022. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. "Hertz" Vaughan and a team of USEUCOM security cooperation professionals visited Bulgaria to discuss current and future security cooperation with Bulgarian defense leaders.

Bulgarian Chief of Defense Admiral Emil Eftimov and U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. "Hertz" Vaughan discuss infrastructure planning in Sofia, Bulgaria on June 8, 2022. Bulgarian leaders are planning additional infrastructure upgrades at training areas throughout the country to enhance multi-domain training opportunities.