The gentleman sitting to my right is one of the more extraordinary people who’s come up through the ranks in the British military, a genuine soldier-diplomat, a term which is much overused, but in his case I think truly applies. (Laughter.) More information can be found in the back of your program. That’s a meeting that’ll go on for about three weeks. We’re pleased to announce an upcoming meeting, What to Worry About in 2017. In fact, if you want to visit past CFR events and receive information on forthcoming CFR livestreams, please visit the new CFR Live on CFR.org. If you would like to use an electronic instrument, please step out of the meeting room. Please completely turn off, not just put on vibrate, your cell phones, BlackBerrys, and all wireless devices to avoid interference with the sound system. Welcome to the meeting with Sir Adrian Bradshaw, who is the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, which is a long title, which means, except for SACEUR himself, he runs the show and has an extraordinarily broad perspective, as you will hear as we go along. I’ve been asked to read the pro forma to start off here. Breedlove will be the seventeenth American officer to hold this prestigious post.General Sir Adrian Bradshaw discusses his tenure as deputy supreme allied commander Europe and provides his perspective on the strategic threats facing NATO. The position was established in 1951 when General Dwight D. Cindy and I pledge our total commitment to contributing to the long and proud record of excellence associated with NATO and U.S. “I am humbled by their trust and confidence, and look forward to leading and serving with our wonderful joint and coalition forces. European Command, and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, said General Breedlove. Senate for the position of Commander, U.S. “I am honored to have been nominated by our Commander in Chief, and confirmed by the U.S. His command is exercised from Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE) at Casteau, Belgium. The position is normally held by a United States Flag or General officer, who also serves as Commander U.S. He was also instrumental in working with NATO’s valued global partners including those in Europe, the Mediterranean region, the Levant, and in Asia. During his tenure, Admiral Stravridis’ responsibilities included oversight of NATO operations in Afghanistan and Kosovo, the air campaign over Libya, counter-piracy and counter-terrorism operations on the high seas, and the deployment of Patriot missiles to Turkey. The SACEUR is responsible, for the overall direction and conduct of global military operations for NATO. “I can think of no better officer to lead the men and women of Allied Command Operations and US European Command over the coming years.” “I have known General Breedlove for many years and can tell you that his impressive credentials, professionalism, and dynamic leadership make him an ideal choice,” said Admiral Stavridis. He will take up his appointment as successor to Admiral James Stavridis, United States Navy, at a change of command ceremony at the Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe in Mons, Belgium, in mid-May, 2013. General Breedlove is currently serving as Commander, United States Air Force Europe Commander, United States Air Force Africa Commander, Headquarters, Allied Air Command, Ramstein and Director, Joint Air Power Competence Center. Breedlove was confirmed by the United States Senate as NATO’s next Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) and will assume command of Allied Command Operations from the current SACEUR, Admiral James Stavridis.
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