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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta watches as soldiers in basic training run an obstacle course on Fort Benning, Ga., May 4, 2012. Panetta later addressed the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division during a town hall address.

BASIC TRAINING

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta watches as soldiers in basic training run an obstacle course on Fort Benning, Ga., May 4, 2012. Panetta later addressed the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Division during a town hall address.

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