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Injured troops line up for barbeque during the Virginia Ann Wiedmaier Holiday Dinner, Dec. 3, 2007. Local restaurants brought dinner for the troops and their families.

Injured troops line up for barbeque during the Virginia Ann Wiedmaier Holiday Dinner, Dec. 3, 2007. Local restaurants brought dinner for the troops and their families.

Injured troops line up for barbeque during the Virginia Ann Wiedmaier Holiday Dinner, Dec. 3, 2007. Local restaurants brought dinner for the troops and their families.

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