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Defense Secretary Ash Carter passes the guidon for U.S. Special Operations Command to Army Gen. Raymond A. "Tony" Thomas, second from right, the incoming commander, as Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, left, outgoing commander, during the Socom change-of-command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 30, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

Guidon Grip

Defense Secretary Ash Carter passes the guidon for U.S. Special Operations Command to Army Gen. Raymond A. "Tony" Thomas, second from right, the incoming commander, as Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, left, outgoing commander, during the Socom change-of-command ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 30, 2016. DoD photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Clydell Kinchen

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