Player Embed Code: <iframe width='500' height='300' scrolling='no' frameborder='0' style='border: none; overflow: hidden; width: 500px; height: 300px;' allowtransparency='true' src='https://www.dvidshub.net/video/embed/973272'></iframe> Download Embed Share Centcom Welcomes New Commander Defense.gov Aug. 8, 2025 | 01:06:15 Navy Adm. Charles B. Cooper II assumes command of U.S. Central Command from Army Gen. Michael E. Kurilla during a change of command ceremony in Tampa, Fla., Aug. 8, 2025. The event is being hosted by Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.