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Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, arrives at the 1st Marine Logistics Group’s explosive ordnance disposal unit to meet with troops and their families during a trip to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, arrives at the 1st Marine Logistics Group’s explosive ordnance disposal unit to meet with troops and their families during a trip to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012.

Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, arrives at the 1st Marine Logistics Group’s explosive ordnance disposal unit to meet with troops and their families during a trip to Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 20, 2012.

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