American and Ugandan military leaders held a virtual ceremony this week marking the end of Uganda's six-year participation in the African Peacekeeping Rapid Response Partnership.

Major Gen. Stephen M. Neary, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa spoke by video teleconference with Brig. Gen. Peter Omola, the Uganda Rapid Deployment Capability Center Commandant and his soldiers.

Neary thanked Omola for Uganda's contributions to regional security and its partnership with the U.S. Marines.

"What we have been doing together doesn't happen by accident and the relationships we've built over the years have been critical," Maj. Gen. Neary said.

"The [Uganda Peoples' Defense Forces] have done more than their fair share to keep peace in the region and for that I personally thank you and your families for your commitment and sacrifice for peace. We have reached a new chapter during this transition, but we will be looking for opportunities with common objectives in the future."

In February, U.S. Africa Command announced that it was shifting its strategy to focus on containing al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates and other militant groups.

In Thursday's announcement the Department of Defense said both the United States and Uganda share a commitment to supporting peacekeeping operations in the region.

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