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Outgoing U.S. Pacific Command Commander Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, and his wife Pamela are recognized on stage by Defense Secretary Ash Carter during change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015.

Outgoing U.S. Pacific Command Commander Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, and his wife Pamela are recognized on stage by Defense Secretary Ash Carter during change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015.

Outgoing U.S. Pacific Command Commander Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, and his wife Pamela are recognized on stage by Defense Secretary Ash Carter during change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015.

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