Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, left, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, participates in the promotion of Marine Corps Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser to general during a ceremony at Patch Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany, July 18, 2016. Waldhauser's wife, right, and his mother, second from left, participated in the pinning. Waldhauser assumed command from Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, who will retire after 40 years of military service. Waldhauser is the first Marine Africom commander and the fourth commander overall. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique A. Pineiro