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Marine Gen. Peter Pace greets Navy Cmdr. Matt Mato, a pilot, during a visit to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, July 28. Pace answered questions and thanked the troops for their service. Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert R. Ramon, CFCA

Marine Gen. Peter Pace greets Navy Cmdr. Matt Mato, a pilot, during a visit to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, July 28. Pace answered questions and thanked the troops for their service. Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert R. Ramon, CFCA

Marine Gen. Peter Pace greets Navy Cmdr. Matt Mato, a pilot, during a visit to Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, July 28. Pace answered questions and thanked the troops for their service. Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert R. Ramon, CFCA

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