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Admiral Takes Over NORTHCOM, NORAD

May 21 2010

USA

Navy Adm. James Winnefeld on Wednesday assumed command of the U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., reports the American Forces Press Service.

Winnefeld replaces Air Force Gen. Victor Renuart, who is retiring.

A former naval aviator, Winnefeld previously served as the director of strategic plans and policy with the Joint Staff.

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