General Abrial takes over the Virginia post from U.S.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

French general Stephane Abrial takes over as supreme allied commander in Norfolk,Virginia, in the United States, just months after President Nicolas Sarkozy of France announced his country would rejoin the NATO military command more than 40 years after leaving it.

VOA: standard.2009.09.10

Given the moment of silence we just observed, I also want to take the opportunity to salute Admiral Stavidris, General Abrial, General Allen, and all of our men and women who are serving in uniform on our behalf, and especially those who are serving today in Afghanistan.

WHITEHOUSE: Opening Session of the North Atlantic Council