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Artwork of two sailors towers over Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen as he speaks to the Brigade of Midshipmen during the Forrestal Lecture Series at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on March 30, 2006. Mullen talked about service, change and leadership to help enhance the midshipmenís education, awareness and appreciation for the social, political and cultural dimensions of the nation and the world.

Artwork of two sailors towers over Adm. Mike Mullen as he speaks.

Artwork of two sailors towers over Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen as he speaks to the Brigade of Midshipmen during the Forrestal Lecture Series at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., on March 30, 2006. Mullen talked about service, change and leadership to help enhance the midshipmenís education, awareness and appreciation for the social, political and cultural dimensions of the nation and the world.

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