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The Washington Nationals' Racing Presidents mascots appear on stage during the USO of Metropolitan Washington 30th Annual Awards Dinner in Arlington, Va., March 22, 2012.

The Washington Nationals' Racing Presidents mascots appear on stage during the USO of Metropolitan Washington 30th Annual Awards Dinner in Arlington, Va., March 22, 2012.

The Washington Nationals' Racing Presidents mascots appear on stage during the USO of Metropolitan Washington 30th Annual Awards Dinner in Arlington, Va., March 22, 2012.

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