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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Miss America 2009 Katie Stam applaud during the introductions of the signers of the community covenant at the 91st Annual American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 25, 2009. The Community Covenant program fosters partnerships with states, cities and towns that improve the quality of life for troops and their families.

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U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Miss America 2009 Katie Stam applaud during the introductions of the signers of the community covenant at the 91st Annual American Legion National Convention in Louisville, Ky., Aug. 25, 2009. The Community Covenant program fosters partnerships with states, cities and towns that improve the quality of life for troops and their families.

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