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 May 13, 2013. Gen. Breedlove is the 17th American officer to hold this prestigious position of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. (NATO photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Houlding, GBR Army)