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Acting Deputy Defense Secretary Christine H. Fox addresses the crew of the USS Freedom as she visits the ship in San Diego, Feb. 10, 2014. Fox, who is on a two-day trip, visited Fort Riley, Kan., earlier in the day to observe training and tactical operations.

FOX ADDRESS

Acting Deputy Defense Secretary Christine H. Fox addresses the crew of the USS Freedom as she visits the ship in San Diego, Feb. 10, 2014. Fox, who is on a two-day trip, visited Fort Riley, Kan., earlier in the day to observe training and tactical operations.

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