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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta congratulates Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb after presenting him the Defense Distinguished Service Award during the U.S. Transportation Command change-of-command ceremony, where Air Force Gen. William M. Fraser III assumed leadership of the command on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 14, 2011.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta congratulates Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb after presenting him the Defense Distinguished Service Award during the U.S. Transportation Command change-of-command ceremony, where Air Force Gen. William M. Fraser III assumed leadership of the command on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Oct. 14, 2011.

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