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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright thanks soldiers from the Arkansas National Guard at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq, Nov. 15, 2008. The Guardsmen provided security for the general during his visit to Iraq.

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Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright thanks soldiers from the Arkansas National Guard at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq, Nov. 15, 2008. The Guardsmen provided security for the general during his visit to Iraq.

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