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Marine Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant Marine Corps commandant, delivers remarks during a ceremony at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, Feb. 6, 2014, to recognize the audit success of the U.S. Marine Corps and Defense Department organizations.

Marine Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant Marine Corps commandant, delivers remarks during a ceremony at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, Feb. 6, 2014, to recognize the audit success of the U.S. Marine Corps and Defense Department organizations.

Marine Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant Marine Corps commandant, delivers remarks during a ceremony at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes, Feb. 6, 2014, to recognize the audit success of the U.S. Marine Corps and Defense Department organizations.

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