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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, leads the audience in applause for former Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III during ceremonies at the Pentagon, Oct. 13, 2011. Lynn received the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, leads the audience in applause for former Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III during ceremonies at the Pentagon, Oct. 13, 2011. Lynn received the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, left, leads the audience in applause for former Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III during ceremonies at the Pentagon, Oct. 13, 2011. Lynn received the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

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