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U.S. President Barack Obama greets U.S. troops on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, during a surprise visit, March 28, 2010. The president told the troops, “We are all incredibly proud. We all honor what you do.”

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U.S. President Barack Obama greets U.S. troops on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, during a surprise visit, March 28, 2010. The president told the troops, “We are all incredibly proud. We all honor what you do.”

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