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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta points toward base commander hosts as he rides in his aircraft after visiting with members of the 101st Airborne Division on Fort Campbell, Ky., March 2, 2012.

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta points toward base commander hosts as he rides in his aircraft after visiting with members of the 101st Airborne Division on Fort Campbell, Ky., March 2, 2012.

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