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Kathryn Griffin, parent and Virginia National Guard spouse, speaks about specific Guard issues during a meeting with military members and spouses to discuss the challenges affecting military children and families at Fort Belvoir Elementary School, Va., June 22, 2010. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., right, listens.

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Kathryn Griffin, parent and Virginia National Guard spouse, speaks about specific Guard issues during a meeting with military members and spouses to discuss the challenges affecting military children and families at Fort Belvoir Elementary School, Va., June 22, 2010. Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., right, listens.

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