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Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos presents U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with the Cross of the Boyaca medal during a ceremony in Cartagena, Colombia, Sept. 13, 2007.

PACE IN COLOMBIA

Colombian Minister of Defense Juan Manuel Santos presents U.S. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with the Cross of the Boyaca medal during a ceremony in Cartagena, Colombia, Sept. 13, 2007.

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