Chairman Of The U.S. Joint Chiefs Adm. Mullen To Retire Today

MEMORIAL WREATH
In his final full day as the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and his wife, Deborah, lay a memorial wreath at Arlington National Cemetery's Section 60, Sept. 29, 2011. Mullen will retire after serving more than 40 years in uniform, handing the reins to Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey during a ceremony on Fort Meyer, Va. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

Mullen's Exit -- Matthew Kaminski, Wall Street Journal

When Admiral Mike Mullen hands over the most senior military job Friday, the changing of the guard at the Pentagon will be complete.

When Admiral Mike Mullen hands over the most senior military job Friday, the changing of the guard at the Pentagon will be complete. Robert Gates left the defense secretary's post in July. General David Petraeus, who oversaw the surge of troops into Iraq and Afghanistan, hung up his military uniform in August to run the Central Intelligence Agency. Adm. Mullen, who has chaired the Joint Chiefs of Staff since 2007, was the last senior holdover on the security team from the Bush years. He was less visible than either Secretary Gates or Gen. Petraeus, yet he helped shape a critical era for the military.

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More News And Commentary On Admiral Mullen's Retirement From The U.S. Military

Military Bids farewell To Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs Of Staff -- US Department of Defense
Admiral Michael Mullen: Farewell and thank you -- Micah Zenko, CNN
Mullen Highlights Troop Families Needs Before Retirement Friday -- Executive Gov.
‘Team Mullen’ Highlights Troops’ Service, Sacrifices -- US Department of Defense
Mullen's legacy as chairman defined by two bold moments -- Kevin Baron, Stars and Stripes
Adm. Mike Mullen’s legacy -- David Ignatius, Washington Post