Seven Joint Chiefs Chairmen Convene at Pentagon

Special to American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2000 – Six former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff flank Army Gen. Henry H. Shelton (center), their host and current chairman, during a special conference in the Pentagon. From the left are retired Army Gen. Colin L. Powell, retired Army Gen. John W. Vessey, retired Navy Adm. Thomas H. Moorer, Shelton, retired Air Force Gen. David C. Jones, retired Navy Adm. William J. Crowe Jr. and retired Army Gen. John M. Shalikashvili. Shelton held the Dec. 1 meeting to update his predecessors and to seek their perspective on a number of issues. The group represents more than 200 years of military experience. DoD photo by Mamie Burke.