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| Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen takes the oath of office from Marine Gen. Peter Pace, who retired after more than 40 years active duty military service. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Hi-Res |
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| Mullen Vows to Give Troops 'Clear Direction' |
| Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen took the helm today as the 17th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, vowing to work to give servicemembers “clear direction, outstanding equipment and focused policies” to accomplish current missions and prepare for future ones. Story |
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| New Chairman Thanks Troops, Families |
| “Whether you serve in Baghdad or Bagram, Kabul or Kuwait -- whether you find yourself at sea in the Pacific, flying support missions over Europe, on the ground in Africa, or working every day at stateside bases -- you are making a difference and so is every person in your family,” Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen wrote in an open letter to servicemembers released today. Story |
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| Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates poses with Marine Gen. Peter Pace and his wife Lynne after giving the general his retirement certificate. Defense Dept. photo by Cherie A. Thurlby Hi-Res |
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| Pace Calls for Discourse to Advance U.S. Democracy |
| Reasoned discourse allows American democracy to grow and flourish, but some people seem more intent on spewing personal venom than in finding solutions, Marine Gen. Peter Pace said here today as he retired from the Marine Corps after more than 40 years of service. Story |
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| Lynne Pace Reflects on 40 Years’ Service |
| Nearly 40 years ago, Lynne Pace dedicated her life to her family. Little did she know at the time that her family ultimately would include the nation’s 2.4 million servicemembers. Story |
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