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Melissa Lewandowski smiles as she, her husband, Army 1st Sgt. Evan Lewandowski, and their three children receive recognition as "Family of the Year" on Fort Bragg, N.C., July 15, 2013, during Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's visit to the base.

Melissa Lewandowski smiles as she, her husband, Army 1st Sgt. Evan Lewandowski, and their three children receive recognition as "Family of the Year" on Fort Bragg, N.C., July 15, 2013, during Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's visit to the base.

Melissa Lewandowski smiles as she, her husband, Army 1st Sgt. Evan Lewandowski, and their three children receive recognition as "Family of the Year" on Fort Bragg, N.C., July 15, 2013, during Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's visit to the base.

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