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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to members of team Whiteman, April 16, 2009, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Biden said the nation owes them gratitude and support for their service in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bosnia.

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Vice President Joe Biden speaks to members of team Whiteman, April 16, 2009, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Biden said the nation owes them gratitude and support for their service in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bosnia.

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