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Gates Describes Challenges Facing New Commander

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates describes Gen. David H. Petraeus as "a model of a modern commander: part general, part diplomat, part administrator.” He said the new commander of U.S. Central Command brings experience from Iraq that he can apply to the region as a whole. Story | Photos

Petraeus Takes Helm of U.S. CENTCOM

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus assumed leadership of the U.S. military command charged with helping to build peace in a tough and war-torn part of the world. Story

Dempsey’s ‘Acting’ Career Ends as CENTCOM Turns Over to Petraeus

Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey turned over command of U.S. Central Command to Army Gen. David H. Petraeus during a sun-drenched ceremony on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Story

Secretary's Nuclear Message Resonates With Research, Engineering Community

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ concerns about the state of the nuclear weapons program and a “serious brain drain” at laboratories that design and develop them is resonating within the research and engineering community. Story

• Air Force ‘Moving in Right Direction’

IRAQ NEWS

Iraqi, U.S. Firefighters Protect Airfield

Photo: Air Force Master Sgt. John Bell, center, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Dale Catlett, right

U.S. and Iraqi firefighters have developed a relationship that protects people, structures and aircraft at Baghdad International Airport. Story

‘Rough Riders’ Kick Off Soccer Contest

Photo: Army Sgt. Freddy Valdez and an Iraqi soldier

“Rough Rider” soldiers found cameraderie and some stiff competition in a soccer match against the Iraqi army's Motorized Transportation Regiment. Story

• Iraqi Police Receive Professional Development

• Coalition Kills Terrorist, Captures Suspects

AROUND THE SERVICES

• Army Awards Contracts for Tactical Vehicle

• Marines Train for Arctic Survival, Deliver Toys

• Navy Project Helps Restore Chesapeake Bay

• Airmen Ship Vehicles to Support Warfighters

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SALUTE - U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, right, and U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salute the colors during the playing of the national anthem at the U.S. Central Command Change of Command ceremony on MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., Oct. 31, 2008. Petraeus assumed command of CENTCOM from U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Martin E. Dempsey.U.S. Air Force Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt Joseph L. Swafford Jr.

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