Breedlove to command EUCOM, SHAPE

Gen. Philip M. Breedlove discusses his priorities April 25, 2013, as he prepares to take command of U.S. European Command and NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Breedlove was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 19, 2013, and will assume command from the current EUCOM commander and SACEUR, U.S. Navy Adm. James Stavridis in mid-May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wayne Clark)

Breedlove to command EUCOM, SHAPE

U.S. Army Sgt. Abigail Waldrop and Airman 1st Class Aaron Richardson, American Forces Network broadcasters, interview Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, April 25, 2013, as he prepares to take command of U.S. European Command and NATO’s Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe. Breedlove is scheduled to take command of EUCOM in a ceremony May 10 at Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany. A separate ceremony will be held for the NATO post. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Wayne Clark)

Airmen test their endurance during a back pack challenge

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Homrich, 65th Communication Squadron ground radar journeyman, performs push-ups during the back pack challenge led by Airman Leadership School students Apr. 23, 2013, Lajes Field, Azores. Airmen completed five weeks of Professional Military Education preparing them for future challenges and how to be successful noncommissioned officers. (Photo by Lucas Silva/released)

ALS students test their endurance during a back pack challenge

Airman Leadership School students test their physical endurance during a back pack challenge Apr. 23, 2013, Lajes Field, Azores. During a five week course Senior Airmen attend Professional Military Education where they learn how to be a combat leader, military professional, and a frontline supervisor. (Photo by Lucas Silva/released)

Keep in step

Senior Airman Jacqueline Kennebrew, 65th Medical Operations Support Squadron emergency medical technician and student at Airman Leadership School, marches the flight during a formative drill evaluation, April 17, 2013, Lajes Field, Azores. Each of the students receives a refresher in basic drill instruction and demonstrates what they've learned during formative evaluations. (Photo by Lucas Silva/released)

Keep in step

(right) Tech Sgt. Stephen DeGuzman, Airman Leadership School instructor, observes his students during a formative drill evaluation April 17, 2013, Lajes Field Azores. DeGuzman is an ALS instructor who's temporarily assigned to Lajes Field from Mathies Airman Leadership School, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath/Feltwell, United Kingdom. (Photo by Lucas Silva/released)