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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta pins a medal to a sailor's uniform during his visit to the USS Peleliu in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, March 30, 2012. The secretary visited several areas on board the ship as well as also viewing flight operations on deck.

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Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta pins a medal to a sailor's uniform during his visit to the USS Peleliu in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, March 30, 2012. The secretary visited several areas on board the ship as well as also viewing flight operations on deck.

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