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Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to graduating cadets of the United States Military Academy Class of 2008, West Point, N.Y., May 2, 2008. Mullen shared his thoughts on serving in the military with the future Army officers.

GRADUATING CADETS

Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to graduating cadets of the United States Military Academy Class of 2008, West Point, N.Y., May 2, 2008. Mullen shared his thoughts on serving in the military with the future Army officers.

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