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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sings a song at the Military Child Education Coalition's annual training seminar with six children selected for their work with the organization in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2014. The coalition works with national experts in child development, education and health to support military children.

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Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sings a song at the Military Child Education Coalition's annual training seminar with six children selected for their work with the organization in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2014. The coalition works with national experts in child development, education and health to support military children.

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