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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta meets with U.S. Air Force C-17 crew members during Panetta's visit to Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Oct. 7, 2011. The crew members are assigned to the 1st Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta meets with U.S. Air Force C-17 crew members during Panetta's visit to Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy, Oct. 7, 2011. The crew members are assigned to the 1st Airlift Squadron, Andrews Air Force Base, Md.

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