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Members of the American Gold Star Mothers Inc. hold hands during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed the Gold Star mothers during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012.

HONORING MOTHERS

Members of the American Gold Star Mothers Inc. hold hands during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addressed the Gold Star mothers during the organization's 75th national convention gala in Arlington, Va., June 24, 2012.

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