U.S. Department of Defense

Vice Chairman Visits Norwich University

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James Cartwright signs commissioning orders before the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008. Cartwright administered the oath of office to more than 100 newly commissioned officers.

Norwich University cadets salute after firing cannons prior to the graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Retired U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Richard Schneider, president of Norwich University, speaks during the graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James Cartwright speaks to graduates during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008. Cartwright administered the oath of office to more than 100 newly commissioned officers.

U.S. Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James Cartwright prepares to administer the oath of office to more than 100 newly commissioned officers during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James Cartwright administers the oath of office during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Steven Mason pins gold bars on his son, U.S. Marine 2nd Lt. Matthew Mason, during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

A newly commissioned Marine second lieutenant watches events during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Linda Hermanski puts a flight cap with a gold bar on the head of her son, Air Force 2nd Lt. Daniel Hermanski, during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

A parent pins on second lieutenant rank on a newly commissioned Air Force officer during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James Cartwright congratulates Army 2nd Lt. Paul Corcoran after the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Former Air Force Staff Sgt. John O'Connor gives a first salute to his grandson, 2nd Lt. Patrick O'Connor, during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

A World War II veteran congratulates a newly commissioned ensign and receives a silver dollar for issuing the first salute during the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008.

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James Cartwright signs commissioning orders before the Norwich University graduation ceremony in Northfield, Vt., May 10, 2008. Cartwright administered the oath of office to more than 100 newly commissioned officers.
Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Adam M. Stump