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U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives in Stuttgart, Germany, May 9, 2013, where he will meet with senior U.S. officials and preside over U.S. European Command's change of command. U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove will succeed U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis during the ceremony.

STUTTGART ARRIVAL

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter arrives in Stuttgart, Germany, May 9, 2013, where he will meet with senior U.S. officials and preside over U.S. European Command's change of command. U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove will succeed U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis during the ceremony.

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