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Addressing Audience

Defense Secretary Ash Carter makes remarks during the U.S. European Command change-of-command ceremony in Stuttgart, Germany, May 3, 2016. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove relinquished command to Army Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti as commander of U.S. European Command. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tim D. Godbee

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