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Centcom Welcomes New Commander

  • Defense.gov
  • March 28, 2019 | 45:59

Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel relinquishes command of U.S. Central Command to Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. during a ceremony in Tampa, Fla., March 28, 2019.