The United States Army

From left: Col. Arthur Wittich, the oldest Soldier serving in the Military District of Washington; Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno; Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel; Army Secretary John M. McHugh; Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III and Pfc. Andrew Segla, the youngest Soldier serving in the Military District of Washington, cut the cake during a Pentagon ceremony marking the Army's 238th birthday, June 13, 2013.

Secretary of the Army John McHugh addresses experts within the brain injury community on the Army's take on Traumatic Brain Injury during the 2013 Secretary of Defense Symposium on Traumatic brain injury held at The Pentagon, Washington D.C. June 11, 2013. The purpose of this symposium is to gather experts within the brain injury community to share recent advancements and achievements with military and civilian leaders. The goal is to raise brain injury awareness, accelerate military and civilian cooperation, and foster innovative approaches to prevention, research, treatment and education. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. John G. Martinez)

Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler lay a wreath at Gen. George Washington's Tomb during the 238th Army Birthday Wreath Laying and Purple Heart ceremony at George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate in Alexandria, Va., June 10, 2013.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, testifies about sexual assault in the military before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill June 4, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released)

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal (far right) views a model of the future Hainerberg Shopping and Housing Area at Wiesbaden, Germany, June 1, 2013. The shopping center complex and housing area are scheduled to open in the fall of 2014. Westphal visited Wiesbaden with Army Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell to outline current Army priorities and enhance their situational awareness of key USAREUR initiatives and programs. Prior to their visit to Wiesbaden, Westphal and Campbell visited U.S. Army commands in Italy and Afghanistan. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell thanks deployed Soldiers and civilians for their selfless service in Afghanistan, May 31, 2013. "Thanks for what you do every day for our Army and our nation. Take care of each of other and stay connected with your families. What you are doing is making a difference for the Afghan people and Afghan forces," Campbell said. Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell travelled from Washington to observe firsthand the status of ongoing retrograde operations in Afghanistan, gain insight into the readiness of the Afghan National Security Forces, and discuss current issues that impact the health of the force with leaders, Soldiers and the civilian workforce. The pair will take the lessons they learned from each visit with them back to Washington to share with Army senior leaders, better prioritize resources and support mission requirements. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell thanks Soldiers for their selfless service in Afghanistan, May 31, 2013. "Thanks for what you do every day for our Army and our nation. Take care of each of other and stay connected with your families. What you are doing is making a difference for the Afghan people and Afghan forces," Campbell said to the Soldiers. Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell travelled from Washington to observe firsthand the status of ongoing retrograde operations in Afghanistan, gain insight into the readiness of the Afghan National Security Forces, and discuss current issues that impact the health of the force with leaders, Soldiers and the civilian workforce. The pair will take the lessons they learned from each visit with them back to Washington to share with Army senior leaders, better prioritize resources and support mission requirements. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell discuss the challenges and complexities of retrograde operations with leaders in Afghanistan, May 30, 2013. The two senior Army leaders travelled from Washington to observe firsthand the status of ongoing retrograde operations in Afghanistan, gain insight into the readiness of the Afghan National Security Forces, and discuss current issues that impact the health of the force with leaders, Soldiers and the civilian workforce. The pair will take the lessons they learned from each visit with them back to Washington to share with Army senior leaders, better prioritize resources and support mission requirements. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal observes the challenges and complexities of retrograde operations in Afghanistan, May 30, 2013. Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell travelled from Washington to observe firsthand the status of ongoing retrograde operations in Afghanistan, gain insight into the readiness of the Afghan National Security Forces, and discuss current issues that impact the health of the force with leaders, Soldiers and the civilian workforce. The pair will take the lessons they learned from each visit with them back to Washington to share with Army senior leaders, better prioritize resources and support mission requirements. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal met with "Sky Soldiers" of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team, May 28, 2013, in Vicenza, Italy. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell were on the first leg of a visit to Afghanistan to observe the status of retrograde operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell meet with U.S. Army Africa senior leaders, May 28, 2013, at Vicenza, Italy, to discuss current Army priorities and gain situational awareness of the command's activities and initiatives. The pair were on the first leg of a visit to Afghanistan to observe the status of retrograde operations. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bernardo Fuller)

Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. John F. Campbell observes the results of a helmet test with Kelly Hacker, Soft Armor and Head Protection Branch chief, during a tour of the facilities at the Aberdeen Test Center, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command May 14, 2013.

Lt. Gen. Donald M. Campbell Jr., commanding general of U.S. Army Europe and Seventh U.S. Army, greets Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno, April 29, 2013, in Stuttgart, Germany. Odierno just finished at visit with Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commander of U.S. Africa Command, as part of a European tour.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler talks to a crowd of attendees of the National Research Summit on Reserve Component Military Families after his speech at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich., April 25-26, 2013. He spoke at the summit about his personal experience with mental health providers after a deployment, contributing to the conversation regarding the unique challenges facing reserve component families' readiness and resiliency.

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal and Vice Chief of Staff Gen. John F. Campbell address members of the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce during their annual Washington, D.C., Fly-In, on Capitol Hill, April 18, 2013. Westphal and Campbell discussed the impacts of sequestration on the Army's readiness and ability to train Soldiers, as well as the impact that budget cuts will have on local communities that support Army installations. The annual event provides civic leaders from Lawton, Okla., the opportunity to meet with military leaders and key government officials who make decisions that impact their community. Lawton is the civilian community outside of Fort Sill, Okla., which is home to more than 50,000 Soldiers, civilian employees and military family members.

U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, his wife Linda, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III and his wife Jeanne listen to a Wounded Warrior during a visit to Brooke Army Medical Center in Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 16, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/ Released)

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, far left, applauds during a ceremony to induct Medal of Honor recipient Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Kapaun into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, April 12, 2013. Ray Kapaun, the chaplain's nephew, represented his uncle, who served in the Korean War, during the ceremony. Army Secretary John M. McHugh, second from left, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, second from right, and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III, far right, participated in the ceremony. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. John G. Martinez)

Secretary of the Army John McHugh examines a book presented to him by Botswana Defence Force Commander Lt. Gen. Gaolothe Galebotswe during an official visit to the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., April 9, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John G. Martinez)

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III sit in a briefing at the United States Army Aviation Center of Excellence Headquarters at Fort Rucker, Ala., April 1, 2013. During their stay at Fort Rucker, Odierno and Chandler visited other units and facilities and held a town hall meeting.

Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond Odierno and British Army Gen. Sir Peter Wall, Chief of General Staff, sign a Bilateral Strategic Vision at the National War College in Fort McNair in Washington, D.C., March 27, 2013. The Bilateral agreement will strengthen the U.S. and U.K. Army cooperation.

Austin and Ashley Audo present the Honor Guard Congressional Award to Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno at the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S.) Honor Guard Gala 2013 in Washington, D.C. Mar. 19, 2013. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/Released)

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Campbell is promoted to the rank of 4-Star General by Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno and wife Ann during a ceremony at the Pentagon Auditorium Mar. 8, 2013 in the Pentagon, Va. Campbell assumed duties as the 34th Army Vice Chief of Staff.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno shakes the hand of an Afghan child recovering at the Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig Joint Theater Hospital at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2013.

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III (center) salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 5, 2013. The Army has hosted the All-American Bowl in San Antonio since 2002, highlighting the 90 best high school football players, and 125 best high school marching band musicians and color guard from across the nation. Players in the bowl are paired with U.S. Army Soldier Heroes for a variety of events throughout the week. The U.S Army All-American Bowl has produced more than 180 NFL players and 54 first-round picks.

From left, U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Hon. John McHugh, Secretary of the Army, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and wife Deanie unveil Dempsey's portrait during a ceremony at the Hall of Heroes in the Pentagon, Nov. 20, 2012. Dempsey served as the 37th Chief of Staff of the Army and is the current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade/Released)

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III, left, listens to an explanation of the Army warping tug from Sgt. Juan Vivar, right, a warping tug coxswain assigned to the 331st Transportation Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade, during a visit to 3rd Port on Fort Eustis, Va., June 5, 2012.