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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates stand with Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright (center) after Bush's announcement that Cartwright is nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, June 28, 2007, at the White House. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael G. Mullen is nominee for chairman.

VICE CHAIRMAN NOMINEE

President Bush and Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates stand with Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright (center) after Bush's announcement that Cartwright is nominee for vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, June 28, 2007, at the White House. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michael G. Mullen is nominee for chairman.

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