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President Barack Obama speaks with Army Col. Mark Landes, commander of 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, on Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 31, 2012.

President Barack Obama speaks with Army Col. Mark Landes, commander of 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, on Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 31, 2012.

President Barack Obama speaks with Army Col. Mark Landes, commander of 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, on Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 31, 2012.

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