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Actor Kevin Bacon addresses the audience after he received the Merit Service Award at the annual USO Gala in Arlington, Va., April 14, 2010. His brother, musician Michael Bacon, received the same award.

Actor Kevin Bacon addresses the audience after he received the Merit Service Award at the annual USO Gala in Arlington, Va., April 14, 2010. His brother, musician Michael Bacon, received the same award.

Actor Kevin Bacon addresses the audience after he received the Merit Service Award at the annual USO Gala in Arlington, Va., April 14, 2010. His brother, musician Michael Bacon, received the same award.

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