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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta administers the oath of office to Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly before the U.S. Southern Command's change-of-command ceremony in Miami, Nov. 19, 2012. Kelly assumed command from Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser.

OATH OF OFFICE

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta administers the oath of office to Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly before the U.S. Southern Command's change-of-command ceremony in Miami, Nov. 19, 2012. Kelly assumed command from Air Force Gen. Douglas M. Fraser.

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