SIGONELLA, Italy (Feb. 22, 2021) U.S. Army Gen. Stephen Townsend, commander of U.S. Africa Command, has his temperature checked upon arrival to Naval Air Station Sigonella as part of ongoing COVID-19 safety measures, Feb. 22, 2021. U.S. Africa Command, with partners, counters transnational threats and malign actors, strengthens security forces, and responds to crises in order to advance U.S. national interests and promote regional security, stability, and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kegan E. Kay)