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Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gives remarks during the USO of Metropolitan Washington’s 31st awards dinner in Arlington, Va. March 14, 2013. The event, which honored military members, families and military supporters for their actions, drew other senior military leaders, entertainers and wounded warriors.

WINNEFELD REMARKS

Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gives remarks during the USO of Metropolitan Washington’s 31st awards dinner in Arlington, Va. March 14, 2013. The event, which honored military members, families and military supporters for their actions, drew other senior military leaders, entertainers and wounded warriors.

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