New Acting Commander

Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Acting Commander, U.S. Central Command speaks to the audience during the Relinquishment of Command Ceremony. Adm. William J. Fallon, Commander, U.S. Central Command, relinquished command to Lt. Gen. Dempsey, Deputy Commander of U.S. Central Command. Dempsey will serve as acting commander until the next commander is confirmed by the U.S. Senate. U.S. Central Command photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alisha M. Frederick.