USCENTCOM Change of Command

United States Secretary of Defense Dr Robert M Gates, United States Navy Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen, General David H. Petraeus, and Lt General Martin E Dempsey pay respect durring the posting of the colors durring the United States Central Command Change of Command ceremony at MacDill AFB on 31 October 2008. After 7 months LtGen Martin E Dempsey relinquished command and General David H. Petraeus assumed command. USAF Photo By: TSgt Sean M. White (released)

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USCENTCOM Change of Command

United States Secretary of Defense Dr Robert M Gates address the crowd during the United States Central Command Change of Command ceremony at MacDill AFB on 31 October 2008. After 7 months LtGen Martin E Dempsey relinquished command and General David H. Petraeus assumed command. USAF Photo By: TSgt Sean M. White (released)

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USCENTCOM Change of Command

Defense Secretary Dr. Robert M. Gates puts his hand over his heart while the National Anthem is played during the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Change of Command Ceremony here at MacDill AFB, FL. During the ceremony U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus assumed command of USCENTCOM from U.S. Army Lieutenant Gen. Martin E. Dempsey. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force SSgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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USCENTCOM Change of Command

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus accepts the U. S. Central Command flag from Defense Secretary Dr. Robert M. Gates. Gen. Petraeus assumed command from U.S. Army Lieutenant Gen. Martin E. Dempsey during an Oct 31st ceremony at MacDill AFB, Fla. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force SSgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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USCENTCOM Change of Command

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus (Right) and U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen salute the colors during the playing of the National anthem at the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Change of Command Ceremony here at MacDill AFB, FL. During the Ceremony Gen. David H. Petraeus assumed command of USCENTCOM from U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force SSgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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USCENTCOM Change of Command

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus salutes the colors during the playing of the National anthem at the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Change of Command Ceremony here at MacDill AFB, FL. During the Ceremony Gen. David H. Petraeus assumed command of USCENTCOM from U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force SSgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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USCENTCOM Change of Command

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus looks on as Defense Secretary Dr. Robert M. Gates speaks during the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Change of Command Ceremony here at MacDill AFB, FL. Gen. Petraeus assumed command of USCENTCOM from U.S. Army Lieutenant Gen. Martin E. Dempsey. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force SSgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey speaks while U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, Defense Secretary Dr. Robert M. Gates, and U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen look on during the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Change of Command Ceremony here at MacDill AFB, FL. During the Ceremony Gen. David H. Petraeus assumed command of USCENTCOM from U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force SSgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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U.S. Defense Secretary Dr. Robert M. Gates exits the stage after the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) Change of Command Ceremony here at MacDill AFB, FL. During the Ceremony Gen. David H. Petraeus assumed command of USCENTCOM from U.S. Army Lieutenant Gen. Martin E. Dempsey. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force SSgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.)

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USCENTCOM Change of Command

Macdill Air Force Base Fl- General David Petraeus, Commander United States Central Command (USCENTCOM) and Colonel Larry Martin, Commander 6th Air Mobility Wing greet each other as they wait for the Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to arrive on October 31, 2008 at Macdill AFB Tampa, Fl. General Petraeus is accepting command of USCENTCOM from Lieutenant General Martin Dempsey, acting Commander USCENTCOM.

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CENTCOM Change of Command

Published Oct. 31, 2008

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command

USCENTCOM Change of Command