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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta applauds former Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III after presenting Lynn the Distinguished Public Service Award at a farewell ceremony in Lynn's honor at the Pentagon, Oct. 13, 2011.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta applauds former Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III after presenting Lynn the Distinguished Public Service Award at a farewell ceremony in Lynn's honor at the Pentagon, Oct. 13, 2011.

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