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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero gives his inaugural speech as the new director of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization during a transfer of authority ceremony in the Pentagon, March 4, 2011. Barbero assumed command from retiring Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates.

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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael D. Barbero gives his inaugural speech as the new director of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization during a transfer of authority ceremony in the Pentagon, March 4, 2011. Barbero assumed command from retiring Army Lt. Gen. Michael L. Oates.

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