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Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremy L. Stengal after presenting him with the Special Salute Award at the annual USO Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Arlington, Va., April 14, 2010.

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Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jeremy L. Stengal after presenting him with the Special Salute Award at the annual USO Gala at the Ritz Carlton in Arlington, Va., April 14, 2010.

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