Gen. James E. Cartwright is sworn-in as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by Secretary Gates. U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James E. Cartwright is sworn-in as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates in the Pentagon on Aug. 31, 2007. Cartwright's wife Sandee holds the Bible. SHARE: Download: Full Size (0.03 MB) Credit: VIRIN: 510897-O-MPV28-535.jpg Photo Gallery