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President Barack Obama shakes hands with soldiers on Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug, 31, 2010. Obama visited the post to thank troops for contributions that led to the official end of combat operations in Iraq.

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President Barack Obama shakes hands with soldiers on Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug, 31, 2010. Obama visited the post to thank troops for contributions that led to the official end of combat operations in Iraq.

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