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U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta addresses nearly 200 U.S., Afghan and coalition troops during a town hall meeting on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. Panetta expressed his thanks for the sacrifices the troops have made during combat operations in Afghanistan.

TOWN HALL

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta addresses nearly 200 U.S., Afghan and coalition troops during a town hall meeting on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 14, 2012. Panetta expressed his thanks for the sacrifices the troops have made during combat operations in Afghanistan.

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