Secretary of the Army John McHugh congratulates Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III after swearing him in as the 33rd vice chief of staff of the Army during a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 31, 2012, as Austin's wife Charlene looks on. (U.S. ...

Secretary of the Army John McHugh swears in Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III to become the 33rd vice chief of staff of the Army at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 31, 2012, as Austin's wife Charlene holds the bible. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John G. Ma...

Secretary of the Army John McHugh swears in Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III to become the 33rd vice chief of staff of the Army at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Jan. 31, 2012, as Austin's wife Charlene holds the bible. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. John G. Martinez)