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General Henry Hugh Shelton Biography |
 | | General Shelton became the 14th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on October 1, 1997, and served two two-year terms, retiring on September 30, 2001. |
 | | During his tenure, General Shelton worked tirelessly on behalf of service members, their families, and military retirees by championing a number of landmark quality of life initiatives, including the largest military pay raise in 18 years, pay table and bonus reform, and critical improvements in both retirement and healthcare programs. |
 | | General Shelton is married to the former Carolyn Johnson, who was actively involved with service issues and support to military families throughout his career. |
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