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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates congratulates Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, incoming commander of European Command, during the change of command ceremony at European Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 30, 2009. Army Gen. John Craddock relinquished command to Stavridis.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates congratulates Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis, incoming commander of European Command, during the change of command ceremony at European Command Headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 30, 2009. Army Gen. John Craddock relinquished command to Stavridis.

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