Czech Army Operations Command holds ceremonial change of guard

The Czech Army's Operations Command will hold a ceremonial change of guard in Prague on Wednesday.

Lieutenant General Václav Vlček will formally hand over command at Vítkov Hill to Major General Jaroslav Míka, who officially takes up the post at the beginning of August. Brigadier General Jan Štěpánek, the incoming deputy commander, will also be introduced during the ceremony.

As part of the event, JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets will conduct a ceremonial flyover of Prague at 11:30 a.m.