Outgoing Commander, U.S. Southern Command, General Bantz Craddock (2004-2006) and incoming Commander, Admiral James Stavridis (2006-2009), at the change-of-command ceremony, Miami-Doral, October 2006. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pacer (center) served as Commander, U.S. Southern Command, from 2000 to 2001. (Source: U.S. Southern Command)