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U.S. troops render their first salute to U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, incoming commander of U.S. European Command, during a change-of-command ceremony at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, May 10, 2013. Breedlove assumed command from U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, who is retiring.

FIRST SALUTE

U.S. troops render their first salute to U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, incoming commander of U.S. European Command, during a change-of-command ceremony at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, May 10, 2013. Breedlove assumed command from U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, who is retiring.

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