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Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter speaks with Marines, sailors and soldiers of the Asadabad, Afghansitan, Provincial Reconstruction Team Nov.26, 2007, thanking them for their service.

THANKING THE TROOPS

Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter speaks with Marines, sailors and soldiers of the Asadabad, Afghansitan, Provincial Reconstruction Team Nov.26, 2007, thanking them for their service.

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