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Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the 4th Marine Division reunion at Louisville, Ky., Sept. 5, 2007. Pace thanked the World War II Marines for setting the example for today's troops.

PACE THANKS MARINES

Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses the 4th Marine Division reunion at Louisville, Ky., Sept. 5, 2007. Pace thanked the World War II Marines for setting the example for today's troops.

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