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President to visit Camp Pendleton
Courtesy of U~T San Diego

The commander-in-chief will travel Wednesday, Aug. 7, to the Marine base "to visit with troops and their families and to thank them for their extraordinary service to our nation," said White House official Jay Carney..."As we draw down in Afghanistan, the president is recognizing the contribution that has come from this MEF (Marine force) and thanking the Marines and sailors here for the job they've done," said Lt. Gen. John Toolan Jr., commanding general of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. MORE

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