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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks at the area of operations with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kyle Ellison during a visit to Camp Hanson in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec.16, 2010. Ellison is the commanding officer for the 2nd Ballalion, 6th Marine Regiment. Mullen and his wife, Deborah, are hosting a USO holiday tour in the country.

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U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, looks at the area of operations with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Kyle Ellison during a visit to Camp Hanson in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec.16, 2010. Ellison is the commanding officer for the 2nd Ballalion, 6th Marine Regiment. Mullen and his wife, Deborah, are hosting a USO holiday tour in the country.

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