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First lady Michelle Obama speaks to sailors and their families about her respect and admiration for their service during a visit to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 31, 2009. The first lady spoke at an event marking the homecoming of the USS Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the USNS Comfort from recent deployments.

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First lady Michelle Obama speaks to sailors and their families about her respect and admiration for their service during a visit to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., July 31, 2009. The first lady spoke at an event marking the homecoming of the USS Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group and the USNS Comfort from recent deployments.

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