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Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, outgoing commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks during the U.S. Africa Command change-of-command ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany, July 18, 2016. Rodriguez will retire after 40 years of military service. DoD photo by Adam Sanders

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Army Gen. David M. Rodriguez, outgoing commander of U.S. Africa Command, speaks during the U.S. Africa Command change-of-command ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart, Germany, July 18, 2016. Rodriguez will retire after 40 years of military service. DoD photo by Adam Sanders

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