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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates passes the colors to U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, incoming commander of U.S. Africa Command, while U.S. Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, outgoing commander, left, looks on during the change-of-command ceremony in Sindelfingen, Germany, March 9, 2011.

PASSING THE COLORS

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates passes the colors to U.S. Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, incoming commander of U.S. Africa Command, while U.S. Army Gen. William E. "Kip" Ward, outgoing commander, left, looks on during the change-of-command ceremony in Sindelfingen, Germany, March 9, 2011.

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