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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta thanks National Guard and Reserve airmen, soldiers and civilian employees for their service during his visit to the Niagara Falls Reserve Station, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2012.

NIAGARA GRATITUDE

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta thanks National Guard and Reserve airmen, soldiers and civilian employees for their service during his visit to the Niagara Falls Reserve Station, N.Y., Aug. 9, 2012.

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