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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

As Mrs. Deborah Mullen and councilman Eric Garcetti look on, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the Los Angeles City Council, Sept. 19, 2008. Mullen is a native of Los Angeles and was honored by the representatives for his more than 40-years of service to his country.

MULLEN HONORED

As Mrs. Deborah Mullen and councilman Eric Garcetti look on, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the Los Angeles City Council, Sept. 19, 2008. Mullen is a native of Los Angeles and was honored by the representatives for his more than 40-years of service to his country.

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