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Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser, incoming commander of Southern Command, looks on as Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis receives accolates before the change of command ceremony at Southern Command Headquarters in Miami, Fla., June 25, 2009.

Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser, incoming commander of Southern Command, looks on as Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis receives accolates before the change of command ceremony at Southern Command Headquarters in Miami, Fla., June 25, 2009.

Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser, incoming commander of Southern Command, looks on as Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis receives accolates before the change of command ceremony at Southern Command Headquarters in Miami, Fla., June 25, 2009.

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