Panorama May 17, 2013

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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 13. Breedlove is the seventeenth American officer to hold this prestigious position of Supreme Allied Commander europe. (NATO photo by SSgt Ian Houlding GBR Army)

Gen. Breedlove Becomes  the 17th SACEUR From NATO Supreme Allied Command Europe Public Affairs

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove became NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), assuming command of Allied Command Operations from outgoing SACEUR, Adm. James Stavridis, May 13, in Mons, Belgium. The change of command, presided over by NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, marks only the third time in NATO history that an Air Force General assumes the post since the position was established in 1951 when Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower became the first SACEUR. Upon welcoming General Breedlove to assume his responsibilities at a critical time, Mr. Fogh Rasmussen noted, “You will quickly realize that the local community is very proud of its association with SHAPE. And I would like to thank Belgium and the people of Mons, for the hospitality and friendship they provide to all the NATO staff who work here”. Breedlove is the 17th American officer to hold the prestigious post. "As I take command today, I am humbled by the great company I am joining, intrigued by the challenges we will face together, and inspired by the recent achievements of soldiers, Sailors, airmen and Marines from across this

Gen. Philip Breedlove, incoming Supreme europe, receives SHAPe Command Flag Rasmussen, NATO Secretary General, during Operations change of command ceremony on by Sgt Peter Buitenhuis RNLAF)

incredible Alliance," said Gen. Breedlove. "Within the borders of our Alliance we enjoy unprecedented levels of stability, but beyond our frontiers there is uncertainty and insecurity," he continued. "As SACEUR my first and enduring priority will be to ensure that NATO remains vigilant and prepared to meet the challenges and threats of the future with agile, capable, and interoperable military forces." "My wife Cindy and I look forward to serving alongside the men and women of NATO,

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Allied Commander, from Anders Fogh the Allied Command May 13. (NATO photo

enjoying life and culture in Belgium, and establishing lasting friendships with colleagues from all of our Allies, partners, and friends," he said. The SACEUR is responsible for the overall direction and conduct of military operations for NATO. The position is normally held by a U.S. flag or general officer, who also serves as Commander, U.S. European Command. His command is exercised from Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) near Mons, Belgium.

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