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Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, the first naval officer at the helm of U.S. Southern Command, makes a brief statement to the media immediately following his assumption of command in Miami, Oct. 19, 2006.

NEW COMMANDER SPEAKS TO MEDIA

Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, the first naval officer at the helm of U.S. Southern Command, makes a brief statement to the media immediately following his assumption of command in Miami, Oct. 19, 2006.

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