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First Lady Michelle Obama addresses Marines, sailors and their families on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 13, 2010. During her visit to the most populated Marine Corps base, Obama also met with wounded warriors and parents of the Exceptional Family Program as part of her advocacy campaign on behalf of the nation's military families.

PENDLETON CAMPAIGN

First Lady Michelle Obama addresses Marines, sailors and their families on Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 13, 2010. During her visit to the most populated Marine Corps base, Obama also met with wounded warriors and parents of the Exceptional Family Program as part of her advocacy campaign on behalf of the nation's military families.

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