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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte commended General Cavoli for modernising NATO’s collective defence and for his work responding to the ongoing Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine. He thanked General Cavoli for strengthening NATO’s presence in the Baltic Sea, to deter and defend against threats targeting Allies’ critical undersea infrastructure, as well as for conceiving and establishing NATO’s new command in Germany, which is bolstering support to Ukraine. “You have been an outstanding SACEUR, leading with honour and integrity,” said Mr Rutte. The Secretary General welcomed General Grynkewich, noting that he brings a wealth of experience to the post of SACEUR. As a former fighter pilot, General Grynkewich has “a deep understanding of the threats we face from the skies, and across other domains,” said Mr Rutte. As the latest Director of Operations of the Joint Staff, he also has wide experience of delivering military and security priorities in the face of global challenges. “I know NATO can count on you to serve with the same steadfast resolve as your predecessors,” the Secretary General concluded. Allied Command Operations is responsible for the planning and execution of all NATO operations. General Grynkewich is the twenty-first Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). The first to occupy the post was General Dwight D. Eisenhower, subsequently the 34th President of the United States. Link was copied to clipboard GALLERIES NATO Secretary General attends SACEUR Change of Command ceremony 04 July 2025 1 / 15 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with General Alexus G. Grynkewich and General Christopher G. Cavoli Meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, General Alexus G. Grynkewich and General Christopher G. Cavoli Meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, General Alexus G. Grynkewich and General Christopher G. Cavoli NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with General Alexus G. Grynkewich and General Christopher G. Cavoli NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with General Alexus G. Grynkewich and General Christopher G. Cavoli Handover of the flag Handover of the flag NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte with General Alexus G. Grynkewich and General Christopher G. Cavoli Speech by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte General Alexus G. Grynkewich and General Christopher G. Cavoli Speech by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Speech by General Christopher G. Cavoli Speech by General Alexus G. Grynkewich Speech by General Alexus G. Grynkewich Fly-over of Belgian F16 Back VIEW METADATA VIEW IMAGE Assets details Description Creation date Location Themes Reference Resolution Aspect radio Format Usage right Credit GALLERIES NATO Secretary General attends SACEUR Change of Command ceremony Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General attends SACEUR Change of Command ceremony NATO'S Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) change of command ceremony (B-ROLL) View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. It is restricted for use for other purposes. Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 Back 0.25 0.5 0.75 Normal 1.25 1.5 1.75 2 NATO Secretary General attends SACEUR Change of Command ceremony NATO'S Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) change of command ceremony View usage rights Usage rights CLOSE This media asset is free for editorial broadcast, print, online and radio use. 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