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U.S Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses students at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort, Bliss, Texas, Sept. 18, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley
U.S Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses students at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Fort, Bliss, Texas, Sept. 18, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meets with Turkish President Abdullah Gul in Ankara, Turkey, Sept. 15, 2008. <i>Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump
U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chief of the Turkish General Staff Gen. Ilker Basburg take part in a farewell ceremony in Ankara, Turkey. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump
From left, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson and U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 14, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump
From left, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Ross Wilson and U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, meet with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul, Turkey, Sept. 14, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump

Narcotics Fuel Afghan Insurgency

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 19, 2008 - The poppy trade that fuels terrorists and insurgents in Afghanistan is a problem that must be addressed but doesn't have a military solution, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here last night. Story»

Mullen Commends Enlisted Leaders

FORT BLISS, Texas, Sept. 18, 2008 - A military's most valuable resources are its people and the experienced leaders who mentor and train them, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told senior noncommissioned officers here today during a visit to the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. Story»

Mullen Travels to Pakistan to 'Continue Dialogue' on Afghan Border Region

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan, Sept. 17, 2008 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrived here yesterday to "continue dialogue" with senior Pakistani civilian and military leaders. Story»

Chairman Says U.S.-Turkish Relationship 'Very Strong'

ANKARA, Turkey, Sept. 16, 2008 - Wrapping up his first visit to Turkey as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff here yesterday, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said he and Turkish leaders reaffirmed "a very strong military-to-military relationship." Story»

Mullen Expresses Concern
About Trends in Afghanistan

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2008 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expressed concern here today about trends in Afghanistan. Story»
U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanks soldiers for their service during a visit to Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump
U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanks soldiers for their service during a visit to Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2008. Defense Dept. photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Adam M. Stump

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