Mullen Visits Troops on Bagram Air Base

Department of Defense Photo Essay

  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, explains the Viper fiber communications terminal to ABC's Bob Woodward onboard a U.S. Air Force C-17 en route to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. Mullen is accompanying a USO tour featuring Hall of Fame National Football League coach Don Shula, All-Pro NFL running back Warrick Dunn, actors Bradley Cooper and D.B. Sweeney, and sports personality and model Leeann Tweeden on a visit to the Central Command area of responsibility. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses troops on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses troops on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions at a meeting with troops on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. Mullen discussed topics ranging from taking care of troops to issues with uniforms. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Derek L. Kuhn
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, answers questions at a meeting with troops on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Derek L. Kuhn
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets troops on Bagram Airfield, July 14, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • All-Pro National Football League running back Warrick Dunn addresses troops on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • Actor Bradley Cooper, right, and sports personality and model Leeann Tweeden sign autographs for troops on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, awards the Purple Heart to U.S. Army Sgt. Marcus Love on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009, for a gunshot wound received earlier in the day. Love is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
  • The Purple Heart medal is shown before U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, awards it to U.S. Army Sgt. Marcus Love on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 14, 2009. Love is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley