NATO reshuffles top leadership spots but US retains top military post

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NATO announced a command restructuring plan with the United States giving up two allied operational-level commands to European countries, but keeping the most senior military post.

The United Kingdom and Italy will take over command of Joint Force Command Norfolk and Joint Force Command Naples, respectively, from the U.S., while Germany and Poland will share command of Joint Force Command Brunssum on a rotational basis.

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