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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Retired U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, current Chairman U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, 15th chairman, pose for a photo at the conclusion of Pace's portrait unveiling at the Pentagon, Jan. 13, 2009. The portrait of Pace places the former senior military leader on a simple red background where he looks back at the viewer. It is on display in the Pentagon along with portraits of other former chairmen.

Retired U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, current Chairman U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, 15th chairman, pose for a photo at the conclusion of Pace's portrait unveiling at the Pentagon, Jan. 13, 2009. The portrait of Pace places the former senior military leader on a simple red background where he looks back at the viewer. It is on display in the Pentagon along with portraits of other former chairmen.

Retired U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, current Chairman U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, 15th chairman, pose for a photo at the conclusion of Pace's portrait unveiling at the Pentagon, Jan. 13, 2009. The portrait of Pace places the former senior military leader on a simple red background where he looks back at the viewer. It is on display in the Pentagon along with portraits of other former chairmen.

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