COMMANDER COMMENTS U.S. Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis addresses the audience as he assumes command of the U.S. European Command at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, June 30, 2009. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen attended. Stavridis relieved U.S. Army Gen. John Craddock. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.06 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 677384-Y-WPK83-720.jpg Photo Gallery