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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the keynote address at the annual education gala hosted by the World Affairs Council's branch in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2013. The nonprofit group promotes awareness of geo-political, business and civil society issues.

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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers the keynote address at the annual education gala hosted by the World Affairs Council's branch in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2013. The nonprofit group promotes awareness of geo-political, business and civil society issues.

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