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Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, President Bush's nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stands with Adm. Mike Mullen, the president's nominee for chairman, following Bush's announcements, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, June 28, 2007.

JOINT CHIEF NOMINEES

Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright, President Bush's nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stands with Adm. Mike Mullen, the president's nominee for chairman, following Bush's announcements, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, June 28, 2007.

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