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President Barack Obama watches as graduates toss their hats after he spoke at the commencement ceremony for the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 23, 2012.

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President Barack Obama watches as graduates toss their hats after he spoke at the commencement ceremony for the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 23, 2012.

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