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Army Secretary Pete Geren greets a new recruit during a ceremony at the Pentagon, July 1, 2008. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the all-volunteer force.

GREETING RECRUITS

Army Secretary Pete Geren greets a new recruit during a ceremony at the Pentagon, July 1, 2008. The ceremony was held to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the all-volunteer force.

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