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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright speaks at the Joint Forces Staff College graduation in Norfolk, Va. June 13, 2008. Cartwright told the graduates their education would be critical as they move on to leadership positions.

GRADUATION SPEECH

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright speaks at the Joint Forces Staff College graduation in Norfolk, Va. June 13, 2008. Cartwright told the graduates their education would be critical as they move on to leadership positions.

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