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President George W. Bush inspects the troops at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute at Conmy Hall on Fort Myer, Va., Jan. 6, 2009. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also attended the event.

TROOP INSPECTION

President George W. Bush inspects the troops at the Armed Forces Farewell Tribute at Conmy Hall on Fort Myer, Va., Jan. 6, 2009. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates and U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, also attended the event.

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