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Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passes command to Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser as he takes over as commander of Southern Command in Miami, Fla., June 25, 2009.

Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passes command to Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser as he takes over as commander of Southern Command in Miami, Fla., June 25, 2009.

Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passes command to Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser as he takes over as commander of Southern Command in Miami, Fla., June 25, 2009.

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