Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove the new commander of US European Command shakes hands Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter while the former commander, Adm. James Stavridis looks on during a drizzling rain at the Change of Command ceremony for US European Command, US EUCOM, May 10, 2013 on Patch Barrack's Washington Square, Air Force Gen. Philip Breedlove assumed command of EUCOM from retiring Adm. James Stavridis. (US Army Photo by Martin Greeson) (Released)