Stavridis Assumes Top European Command Post From Craddock
Stavridis Assumes Top European Command Post From Craddock
By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2009 – Adm. James Stavridis today became the first Navy officer to assume the top post at U.S. European Command.
Left to right, Navy Adm. James Stavridis, Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates share a light moment prior to a change-of-command ceremony at U.S. European Command headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany, June 30, 2009. Craddock relinquished command of Eucom to Stavridis, who also takes over as NATO’s supreme allied commander for Europe. DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison
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