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Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley, left, James A. Roy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, and Air Force Gens. Mark A. Welsh III and Norton A. Schwartz, right, share a laugh before the transition ceremonies during which Welsh succeeded Schwartz as the 20th chief of staff on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 10, 2012.

Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley, left, James A. Roy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, and Air Force Gens. Mark A. Welsh III and Norton A. Schwartz, right, share a laugh before the transition ceremonies during which Welsh succeeded Schwartz as the 20th chief of staff on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 10, 2012.

Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley, left, James A. Roy, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, and Air Force Gens. Mark A. Welsh III and Norton A. Schwartz, right, share a laugh before the transition ceremonies during which Welsh succeeded Schwartz as the 20th chief of staff on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Aug. 10, 2012.

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