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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, presents challenge coin to Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Edwards during his visit to the Institute of Surgical Research burn unit on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 16, 2013.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, presents challenge coin to Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Edwards during his visit to the Institute of Surgical Research burn unit on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 16, 2013.

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno, presents challenge coin to Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Edwards during his visit to the Institute of Surgical Research burn unit on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 16, 2013.

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