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Until every one comes home | The Magazine of the USO
April 1, 2009
A Conversation with Admiral and Mrs. Mike Mullen
Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and
his wife, Deborah, spend their free time with service members
around the world and their families to support and learn about the
needs of those at the frontlines and here at home. 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen and his wife, Deborah, host the 2008 USO Holiday Tour during a stop at Camp Victory, Iraq, December 18, 2008. Mullen introduced comedians John Bowman, Kathleen Madigan, and Lewis Black; actress Tichina Arnold; American Idol contestant and country musician Kelly Pickler; and Grammy award-winning musician Kid Rock to boost the morale of service members stationed overseas during the holiday season. DoD Photo by Petty Officer First Class Chad McNeeley.
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Today's Photo
A young girl waits for her father, a soldier in the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), to be released from a formation last week at a welcome home ceremony at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Army photo by Sergeant Duncan Brennan
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