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Gen. William "Kip" Ward, U.S. Africa Command Commander, shows West Point Army cadets how he plays the drums during a pep rally in the Pentagon, Dec. 11, 2009. The rally is in anticipation of the annual Army-Navy football game, which will be played in Philadelphia, Dec. 12, 2009.

Gen. William "Kip" Ward, U.S. Africa Command Commander, shows West Point Army cadets how he plays the drums during a pep rally in the Pentagon, Dec. 11, 2009. The rally is in anticipation of the annual Army-Navy football game, which will be played in Philadelphia, Dec. 12, 2009.

Gen. William "Kip" Ward, U.S. Africa Command Commander, shows West Point Army cadets how he plays the drums during a pep rally in the Pentagon, Dec. 11, 2009. The rally is in anticipation of the annual Army-Navy football game, which will be played in Philadelphia, Dec. 12, 2009.

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