Today, the Secretary of Defense announced that the President has nominated U.S. Army General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, to be the next Supreme Allied Commander Europe and Commander, U.S. European Command. NATO has also agreed to appoint Scaparrotti as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. If confirmed by the Senate, Gen. Scaparrotti will succeed U.S. Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, who has held the position since May 2013.

Air Force Gen. Phil Breedlove, Commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, thanks Spain for its decision to proivde Patriot missile batteries and 130 soldiers to augment NATO's defensive deployment in southern Turkey.

If confirmed by the Senate, General Breedlove will replace Admiral Jim Stavridis as the Supreme Allied Commander in late Spring.

As social networking or social media becomes commonplace and the youngest to the oldest are chatting on Facebook, Linked In, Twitter and YouTube; one wonders what the next big thing will be.

SOFIA, Bulgaria — Navy Adm. James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe visited Bulgaria April 26-27, to meet with the Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chief of Defense.

We’re scrambling at the moment to figure out a way back to Europe, as an enormous cloud of volcanic ash has closed many of the airports in the region. It makes me realize, again, how valuable time is for all of us. In the end, it is the most important resource we have.

Headed home over the South Pacific after four days in Australia and New Zealand, strong allies and partners in Afghanistan as part of our 45-nation International Security Force – it was an excellent visit.

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. — Although the U.S. military and its NATO allies are a capable and lethal force, “hard power” or military might, isn’t the only option in today’s environment, the commander of European Command said March 15.

They cyber world really caught my attention about a year ago when my daughter’s Facebook account was pirated and her identity used for a swindle. Ugh!

All of us at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe were saddened to learn of the passing of the seventh Supreme Allied Commander, General Alexander Haig.

Just left historic Munich, Germany where I was fortunate to attend and speak at their annual Security Conference.

In three busy days in Afghanistan, I focused on Helmand province and the British and U.S. Marine Corps forces. Over the course of lunch with the provincial Governor - a man in his early 60s and a survivor of many challenging events in Afghanistan - I talked with him about the needs of the district.