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Graduating cadets receive congratulations at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., May 21, 2011. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke at commencement ceremonies.

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Graduating cadets receive congratulations at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., May 21, 2011. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke at commencement ceremonies.

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