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Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr. returns a salute from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace, Friday, July 27, 2007, during a retirement ceremony for Giambastiani at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. "On the 3rd of June, 1970, Edmund Giambastiani, Jr. became an officer -- raising his right hand and swearing to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic," said Vice President Dick Cheney during the ceremony, adding, "He has been faithful to that oath, and he has earned the satisfaction of this moment. We honor this leader of distinction for his 37 years of commissioned service; for his lifetime of achievement; and for the sterling example he leaves to us all." White House photo by David Bohrer
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr. returns a salute from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace, Friday, July 27, 2007, during a retirement ceremony for Giambastiani at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. "On the 3rd of June, 1970, Edmund Giambastiani, Jr. became an officer -- raising his right hand and swearing to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic," said Vice President Dick Cheney during the ceremony, adding, "He has been faithful to that oath, and he has earned the satisfaction of this moment. We honor this leader of distinction for his 37 years of commissioned service; for his lifetime of achievement; and for the sterling example he leaves to us all." White House photo by David Bohrer
President George W. Bush speaks during a ceremony honoring recipients of the 2005 and 2006 National Medals of Science and Technology Friday, July 27, 2007, in the East Room. "Their discoveries have led to hopeful treatments for HIV/AIDS, new vaccines to prevent childhood illnesses, safer drinking water around the world," said the President. "Innovations are responsible for the CD players in our homes, the guardrails on our highways, the stealth fighters in our Air Force. Their breakthroughs have helped make it possible for burn victims to heal with fewer scars, and older people to hear more clearly, businesses to e-mail documents around the world, and doctors to administer medicine without needles." White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush makes a statement to the press during a meeting with his economic team Friday, July 27, 2007, in the Roosevelt Room. "Job growth has been strong, and that's what you'd expect when our economy is strong and resilient and flexible. People working, unemployment rate is down, wages are increasing," said President Bush. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
Vice President Dick Cheney delivers his remarks at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute and Retirement Ceremony for Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., Friday, July 27, 2007, at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. "He will always be remembered as one of the military leaders who brought us into the 21st century -- with a clear understanding of this technological age, and an absolute determination to preserve America's competitive advantage in warfare," said the Vice President. "Years into the future, our military will be better, and our nation will be safer, thanks to the skill and foresight of this Navy admiral." White House photo by David Bohrer
Vice President Dick Cheney talks with Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., Friday, July 27, 2007, during a retirement ceremony for "Admiral G" in Annapolis, Md. Admiral Giambastiani has served in the U.S. Navy for 37 years. White House photo by David Bohrer
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr. returns a salute from Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace, Friday, July 27, 2007, during a retirement ceremony for Giambastiani at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. "On the 3rd of June, 1970, Edmund Giambastiani, Jr. became an officer -- raising his right hand and swearing to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic," said Vice President Dick Cheney during the ceremony, adding, "He has been faithful to that oath, and he has earned the satisfaction of this moment. We honor this leader of distinction for his 37 years of commissioned service; for his lifetime of achievement; and for the sterling example he leaves to us all." White House photo by David Bohrer
 
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