
MARINE NOMINATED — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, left, addresses the media as President George W. Bush and Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld look on at the White House, April 22, 2005. Pace's remarks followed the president's announcement that he has nominated Pace to be chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. If confirmed as chairman, Pace will be the first Marine in history to hold the position. White House photo by Paul Morse