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U.S. Special Operations Command Change of Command Ceremony

  • Defense.gov
  • Aug. 30, 2022 | 01:18:12

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley attend the change of command ceremony for the U.S. Special Operations Command. Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke is relinquishing command to Army Gen. Bryan P. Fenton in Tampa, Fla.