French Air Force General Denis Mercier hands the over the NATO Allied Command Transformation flag to the new Supreme Allied Command Transformation, French Air Force General Andre Lanata, during the Allied Command Transformation change of command ceremony at the command’s headquarters. Allied Command Transformation’s mission is to contribute to preserving the peace, security and territorial integrity of Alliance member states by leading the transformation of military structures, forces, capabilities and doctrines. The mission must enable NATO to meet its level of ambition and core missions. (Photo by Sarah Schulte)