Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond Odierno remarks as host commander at the Army Pacific change of command ceremony at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, Tuesday, July 2. In the ceremony, Gen. Vincent Brooks relieved Lt. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, marking the first time since 1974 USARPAC has been a four-star command, which plays a vital role in homeland defense for Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Japan and our allies. (Department of Defense photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Cynthia Clark/Released) Brooks relieves Wiercinski as US Army Pacific commander 130702-A-PJ759-112

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