USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center welcomes new leadership

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Campo, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration director, gives opening remarks during a change of command at Einsiedlerhof Military Complex, Germany, July 18, 2025. The Warrior Preparation Center was founded in 1983 as a first-of-its-kind simulation center supporting battle staff training. The WPC has continuously evolved to meet command requirements through advanced modeling and simulation training, live-fly exercise support and professional military education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Col. Wesley Bradford, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center incoming commander, provides remarks during a change of command ceremony at Einsiedlerhof Military Complex, Germany, July 18, 2025. The Warrior Preparation Center was founded in 1983 as a first-of-its-kind simulation center supporting battle staff training. The WPC has continuously evolved to meet command requirements through advanced modeling and simulation training, live-fly exercise support and professional military education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Campo, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration director, presents the unit guidon to Col. Wesley Bradford, HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Einsiedlerhof Military Complex, Germany, July 18, 2025. The Warrior Preparation Center was founded in 1983 as a first-of-its-kind simulation center supporting battle staff training. The WPC has continuously evolved to meet command requirements through advanced modeling and simulation training, live-fly exercise support and professional military education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Col. Dean Berck, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center outgoing commander, gives his final remarks during a change of command ceremony at Einsiedlerhof Military Complex, Germany, July 18, 2025. Berck enabled unified mission support between seven squadrons and the HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Division, aligning education, training, tactics and policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Col. Dean Berck, right, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Warfare Center outgoing commander, relinquishes command to Maj. Gen. Joseph Campo, HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration director, during a change of command ceremony at Einsiedlerhof Military Complex, Germany, July 18, 2025. Berck enabled unified mission support between seven squadrons and the HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Division, aligning education, training, tactics and policy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Campo, Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa Operations, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration director, presents a Legion of Merit Award to Col. Dean Berck, HQ USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center outgoing commander, during a change of command at Einsiedlerhof Military Complex, Germany, July 18, 2025. The Warrior Preparation Center was founded in 1983 as a first-of-its-kind simulation center supporting battle staff training. The WPC has continuously evolved to meet command requirements through advanced modeling and simulation training, live-fly exercise support and professional military education. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Trevor Calvert)