Stavridis, head of US European Command, looks to blend of measures to fight Afghan insurgency

STUTTGART, Germany — The new commander of all U.S. forces in Europe on Tuesday said quelling the Afghan insurgency would take more than bullets, calling for efforts to rebuild roads, schools and farms to win local support against the Taliban.

Navy Admiral James Stavridis taking over at US European Command, NATO

STUTTGART, Germany — Navy Adm. James Stavridis is taking over as head of the U.S. European Command in a changeover that also makes him NATO’s top military commander.