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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, stands with Our Military Kids co-founders Gail Kruzel, center, and Linda Davidson, right, before speaking at a reception April 7, 2008, to honor military children. The organization has reached the $1 million mark in grants awarded to military kids for extracurricular activities.

OUR MILITARY KIDS

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, stands with Our Military Kids co-founders Gail Kruzel, center, and Linda Davidson, right, before speaking at a reception April 7, 2008, to honor military children. The organization has reached the $1 million mark in grants awarded to military kids for extracurricular activities.

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