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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright takes the oath of office as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates with the assistance of his wife, Sandee Cartwright, at the Pentagon, Aug. 31, 2007. Photo by Cherie A. Thurlby

Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright takes the oath of office as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates with the assistance of his wife, Sandee Cartwright, at the Pentagon, Aug. 31, 2007. Photo by Cherie A. Thurlby

Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright takes the oath of office as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates with the assistance of his wife, Sandee Cartwright, at the Pentagon, Aug. 31, 2007. Photo by Cherie A. Thurlby

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