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Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace and his wife, Lynne, greet a servicemember during a Valentine's Day luncheon at Marine Barracks, Washington, Feb. 16, 2008. The luncheon, hosted by the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his wife and supported by the USO, honored wounded warriors and their families.

WELCOMING THE WOUNDED

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace and his wife, Lynne, greet a servicemember during a Valentine's Day luncheon at Marine Barracks, Washington, Feb. 16, 2008. The luncheon, hosted by the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his wife and supported by the USO, honored wounded warriors and their families.

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