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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses attendees of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp opening in Crystal City, Va., May 28, 2010. The sessions provide information to spouses and children of fallen servicemembers to help them heal and cope with life after loss.

'TAPS' TALK

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, addresses attendees of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Military Survivor Seminar and Good Grief Camp opening in Crystal City, Va., May 28, 2010. The sessions provide information to spouses and children of fallen servicemembers to help them heal and cope with life after loss.

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