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U. S Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, 15th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace on becoming the 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sept. 30, 2005, at Fort Myer, Va. Myers retired after 40 years of service.

New Chairman

U. S Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, 15th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace on becoming the 16th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Sept. 30, 2005, at Fort Myer, Va. Myers retired after 40 years of service.

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