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U.S. Army Gen. John P. Abizaid addresses the audience during a change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 16, 2007. Abizaid thanked the the officers and coalition partners who he said do so much to fight the war on terror, provide humanitarian assistance, and strengthen partnerships around the world.

U.S. Army Gen. John P. Abizaid addresses the audience during a change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 16, 2007. Abizaid thanked the the officers and coalition partners who he said do so much to fight the war on terror, provide humanitarian assistance, and strengthen partnerships around the world.

U.S. Army Gen. John P. Abizaid addresses the audience during a change-of-command ceremony for U.S. Central Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 16, 2007. Abizaid thanked the the officers and coalition partners who he said do so much to fight the war on terror, provide humanitarian assistance, and strengthen partnerships around the world.

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