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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Patty Shinseki, wife of retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, Veterans Affairs Secretary, thank volunteers who helped build a playground during the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Sept. 10, 2011.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Patty Shinseki, wife of retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, Veterans Affairs Secretary, thank volunteers who helped build a playground during the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Sept. 10, 2011.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Patty Shinseki, wife of retired Army Gen. Eric Shinseki, Veterans Affairs Secretary, thank volunteers who helped build a playground during the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Sept. 10, 2011.

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