Gen. Philip Breedlove, U.S. Air Force, assumed command of Allied Command Operations from Adm. James Stavridis, U.S. Navy, at a change of command ceremony held at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe on May 1, 2013. Gen. Breedlove is the 17th American officer to hold this prestigious position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. (NATO photo by Sgt Emily Langer GER Army)