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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace testifies at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2005. Pace is currently the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and if confirmed would be the first Marine to become Chairman.

Gen. Peter Pace testifies at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination.

Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace testifies at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on his nomination to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C., on June 29, 2005. Pace is currently the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and if confirmed would be the first Marine to become Chairman.

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