Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno, Rep. Norm Dicks, Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Mrs. Deanie Dempsey, wife of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, speak with Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli before his retire...

Secretary of the Army John McHugh delivers remarks during the retirement ceremony for Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the 32nd vice chief of staff of the Army, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan 31, 2012. Seated from left to right are Chiarelli, Chairm...

Secretary of the Army John McHugh speaks with Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the 32nd vice chief of staff of the Army, at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Jan. 31, 2012, prior to his retirement after 40 years of service. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John G. Martinez)