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Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) applauds Gen. Peter Chiarelli, joining in with Chiarelli's mother Audrey and wife Beth (right) during a ceremony in the Pentagon on Aug. 4, 2008. Chiarelli, who previously served as senior military assistant to Gates, was both promoted and sworn-in as the Army's vice chief of staff.

Secretary Gates applauds Gen. Peter Chiarelli.

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates (left) applauds Gen. Peter Chiarelli, joining in with Chiarelli's mother Audrey and wife Beth (right) during a ceremony in the Pentagon on Aug. 4, 2008. Chiarelli, who previously served as senior military assistant to Gates, was both promoted and sworn-in as the Army's vice chief of staff.

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