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First Lady Michelle Obama expresses her appreciation to military families for the sacrifices they have made at the Vermont Army National Guard's Aviation Support Facility in South Burlington, Vt., June 30, 2011.

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First Lady Michelle Obama expresses her appreciation to military families for the sacrifices they have made at the Vermont Army National Guard's Aviation Support Facility in South Burlington, Vt., June 30, 2011.

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