The United States is set to transfer control of two significant NATO command posts to European officers, a move aligned with President Donald Trump's vision of a 'European-led NATO.' According to a military source cited by Tribune Home and other outlets, the command posts in Naples, Italy, and Norfolk, Virginia, will be handed over to European leadership. This decision reflects Trump's ongoing demand for European nations to assume greater responsibility for their security. The US will retain control of three other commands, namely Allied Air Command, Allied Maritime Command, and Allied Land Command, which, although lower in hierarchy, hold considerable operational significance. The Brussels Times notes that these command posts are crucial for NATO's operational strategy, with JFC Naples covering the southern flank and JFC Norfolk the northern flank of NATO's area of operations.
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US Transfers NATO Command Posts to European Officers

US to transfer two NATO command posts to Europe, aligning with Trump's 'European-led NATO' vision, amid concerns over US's shifting security role and Europe's growing independence from the US.
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