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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, adddresses the audience at the 4th annual 2012 Military Child of the Year award ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Arlingon, Va., April 5, 2012. The award ceremony recognizes children of U.S. troops from around the world, representing each branch of service, for their compassion, faith and contributions made to their communities. The Defense Department recognizes April as the Month of the Military Child.

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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, adddresses the audience at the 4th annual 2012 Military Child of the Year award ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton in Arlingon, Va., April 5, 2012. The award ceremony recognizes children of U.S. troops from around the world, representing each branch of service, for their compassion, faith and contributions made to their communities. The Defense Department recognizes April as the Month of the Military Child.

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