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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, assists Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli's mother Audrey and wife Beth, right, in pinning on four stars during Chiarelli's promotion from lieutenant general in the Pentagon, Aug. 4, 2008. During the ceremony, Chiarelli also took the oath of office as the Army's new vice chief of staff. Chiarelli previously served as senior military assistant to Gates.

FOUR-STAR PROMOTION

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, left, assists Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli's mother Audrey and wife Beth, right, in pinning on four stars during Chiarelli's promotion from lieutenant general in the Pentagon, Aug. 4, 2008. During the ceremony, Chiarelli also took the oath of office as the Army's new vice chief of staff. Chiarelli previously served as senior military assistant to Gates.

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