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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William J. Snyder, left, and Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Darryl Wood clear snow off the sidewalk in front of the Navy Public Affair Support Element East at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 28, 2010. A powerful East Coast storm brought more than 12 inches of snow over the weekend.

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. William J. Snyder, left, and Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Darryl Wood clear snow off the sidewalk in front of the Navy Public Affair Support Element East at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 28, 2010. A powerful East Coast storm brought more than 12 inches of snow over the weekend.

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