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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, places his hand over his heart as Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis and Air Force Gen. Phillip M. Breedlove salute the colors at the start of the European Command change of command ceremony at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 10, 2013. Stavridis will be relieved by Breedlove as commander, European Command.

Deputy Secretary Carter places his hand over his heart

Deputy Secretary of Defense Ashton B. Carter, left, places his hand over his heart as Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis and Air Force Gen. Phillip M. Breedlove salute the colors at the start of the European Command change of command ceremony at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany, on May 10, 2013. Stavridis will be relieved by Breedlove as commander, European Command.

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