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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, cuts a cake as U.S. Army Col. John Norris watches on Camp Liberty in Baghdad, July 4, 2010. Norris, a commander, is assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, cuts a cake as U.S. Army Col. John Norris watches on Camp Liberty in Baghdad, July 4, 2010. Norris, a commander, is assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, cuts a cake as U.S. Army Col. John Norris watches on Camp Liberty in Baghdad, July 4, 2010. Norris, a commander, is assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

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