General Nick Perry has taken command of NATO’s Joint Force Command Norfolk in the United States, the first time a British officer has led the headquarters, in a move NATO’s top commander has called a “watershed moment” for the Alliance. General Nick Perry assumed command of NATO’s Joint Force Command Norfolk (JFC Norfolk) on 24 September, becoming the first British officer to lead the US-based headquarters. He succeeds US Navy Vice Admiral Doug Perry, who had commanded JFC Norfolk since January 2024, in a change-of-command ceremony held aboard the USS Nimitz. The appointment reflects a wider NATO decision to strengthen…
