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Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, references Marine Corps veterans from World War II who attended the 231st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Fredricksburg, Va. Nov. 10, 2006.

MARINE CORPS BIRTHDAY BALL

Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, references Marine Corps veterans from World War II who attended the 231st Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Fredricksburg, Va. Nov. 10, 2006.

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