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Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey administers the oath as soldiers re-enlist during a celebration marking the 236th birthday of the U.S. Army at the Pentagon, June 14, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the Military District of Washington.

RENEWING A PROMISE

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey administers the oath as soldiers re-enlist during a celebration marking the 236th birthday of the U.S. Army at the Pentagon, June 14, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the Military District of Washington.

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