CENTCOM Retirement and Change of Command
August 9, 2025 | By Bill Yucuis
On Friday, August 8, Mike Lezaun, the Waterman-Twining Chapter Secretary, represented the Chapter at the CENTCOM retirement of General Michael E. Kurilla (USA) and the Change of Command for Admiral Charles B. Cooper, II (USN).
Reception after Change of Command and Retirement ceremony. L to R, General(Ret) Michael E. Kurilla, USA; Lt Col(Ret) Mike Lezaun, USAF
Presentation of retirement certificate. L to R, General(Ret) Joseph L. Votel, USA; General Michael E. Kurilla, USA
resentation to Mrs Kurilla during retirement ceremony. L to R, General(Ret) Joseph L. Votel, USA; Mrs Mary Paige Kurilla; General Michael E. Kurilla, USA
Retirement ceremony. L to R, General(Ret) Joseph L. Votel, USA; General Michael E. Kurilla, USA
Prior to change of command. L to R, General Dan Caine, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; General Michael E. Kurilla, USA, Commander, CENTCOM; Admiral Charles B. Cooper, II, USN
After presentation of the CENTCOM flag to ADM Cooper. L to R, General Dan Caine, USAF, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff; Admiral Charles B. Cooper, II, USN, Commander, CENTCOM; General Michael E. Kurilla, USA