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Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen and Commander, U.S. Strategic Command Gen. James E. Cartwright, prepare to testify during their confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee for appointment to chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, July 31, 2007.

ARMED SERVICES HEARING

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen and Commander, U.S. Strategic Command Gen. James E. Cartwright, prepare to testify during their confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee for appointment to chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, July 31, 2007.

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