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Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. Southern Command, shares his command philosophy with members of SOUTHCOM during an All Hands Call, Oct. 20. He urged everyone throughout the command to embody civility, quiet confidence, creativity, teamwork and collaboration, determination, and honesty and integrity. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Christopher Sherwood, USN

Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. Southern Command, shares his command philosophy with members of SOUTHCOM during an All Hands Call, Oct. 20. He urged everyone throughout the command to embody civility, quiet confidence, creativity, teamwork and collaboration, determination, and honesty and integrity. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Christopher Sherwood, USN

Navy Adm. James Stavridis, commander of U.S. Southern Command, shares his command philosophy with members of SOUTHCOM during an All Hands Call, Oct. 20. He urged everyone throughout the command to embody civility, quiet confidence, creativity, teamwork and collaboration, determination, and honesty and integrity. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Christopher Sherwood, USN

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