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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, attends the U.S. Special Operations Command change of command ceremony held at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 8, 2011.

CHANGE OF COMMAND

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, attends the U.S. Special Operations Command change of command ceremony held at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 8, 2011.

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