Why is U.S. Africa Command headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany?
Prior to the creation of Africa Command, U.S. military-to-military relations with the majority (42) of African nations were managed by the U.S. European Command (EUCOM), which has been located in Stuttgart since 1967. U.S. Africa Command, as an evolution of the European Command, brought EUCOM’s focus on military engagement and security assistance programs along with staff members who managed Africa portfolios. The command moved into existing facilities at our Kelley Barracks location, where U.S. military administrative office space has existed for decades.
