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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates Japanese Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japanese Self Defense Force, after presenting him with the U.S. Legion of Merit at the Pentagon, June 24, 2010.

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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, congratulates Japanese Gen. Ryoichi Oriki, chief of staff, Joint Staff, Japanese Self Defense Force, after presenting him with the U.S. Legion of Merit at the Pentagon, June 24, 2010.

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