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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace speaks to the audience of the 65th USO Annual World Gala in Washington, D.C., Sept 28, 2006. The event paid tribute to servicemembers from each branch of the Armed Forces.

PACE ATTENDS USO GALA

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace speaks to the audience of the 65th USO Annual World Gala in Washington, D.C., Sept 28, 2006. The event paid tribute to servicemembers from each branch of the Armed Forces.

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