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NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, and Adm. James G. Stavridis participate in the change of command ceremony for the Supreme Allied Command of Europe at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium, May 13, 2013. "I am honored to be here today for this handover ceremony to thank Admiral Stavridis for his outstanding contribution to transatlantic security and to welcome our new Supreme Allied Commander, General Breedlove, to the Alliance," said NATO Secretary Gen. Rasmussen. DOD Photo by D. Myles Cullen

Adm. James G. Stavridis addresses the audience at the change of command ceremony for the Supreme Allied Command of Europe at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in n Mons Belgium, May 13, 2013. DOD Photo by D. Myles Cullen

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove delivers remarks as he takes over as the Supreme Allied Command of Europe at Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in n Mons Belgium, May 13, 2013. DOD Photo by D. Myles Cullen

Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, Supreme Allied Commander of Europe talk prior a NATO conference in Brussels, Beligum, May 14, 2013. DOD Photo by D. Myles Cullen

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Denmark Gen. Knud Bartels, NATO chairman, talk before a NATO conference in Brussels, Belgium, May 14, 2013. DOD Photo by D. Myles Cullen