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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and First Lady Michelle Obama applaud Kermit the Frog as they welcome military families to a screening of the new Muppets movie, "Muppets Most Wanted," at the White House, March 12, 2014. The trio thanked military families for their service, strength and resiliency.

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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and First Lady Michelle Obama applaud Kermit the Frog as they welcome military families to a screening of the new Muppets movie, "Muppets Most Wanted," at the White House, March 12, 2014. The trio thanked military families for their service, strength and resiliency.

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