U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Michael E. Langley, Commander of United States Africa Command, participates in an interview with Stuttgarter Nachrichten in Stuttgart, Germany, Aug. 12, 2024. The interview highlighted Gen. Langley’s perspective on why AFRICOM’s mission is important, providing an assessment of current operations and the presence of strategic competitors in Africa. The intent was to help the local population better understand the security landscape of a neighboring continent, while also showing how their role in hosting an allied partner contributes to international stability and security.(U.S. Africa Command photo by Staff Sgt. Emely Eckels)