US President George W. Bush (L) sits with Defense Secretary Robert Gates (R) and incoming Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Michael Mullen (C), during an Armed Forces Farewell Tribute in honor of outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Peter Pace and Armed Forces Hail in honor of Mullen at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia. Mullen was sworn in Monday as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, promising to refocus the US military for challenges beyond the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.(AFP/Saul Loeb)
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) watches on as outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace laughs during his farewell tribute at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia October 1, 2007. Pace will be replaced by Admiral Michael Mullen (R). Standing beside Bush is U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
U.S. President George W. Bush (R) watches on as outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace laughs during his farewell tribute at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia October 1, 2007. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES)
Outgoing Chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Peter Pace (L), U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates (C), and incoming Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Michael Mullen, applaud as U.S. President George W. Bush speaks during a farewell tribute to Pace at Fort Myer in Arlington, Virginia October 1, 2007. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES)