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TREES FOR TOTS - First Lady Michelle Obama works with military children and White House decorators to create Christmas trees made of recycled paper, Dec. 1, 2010, Washington, D.C. The First Lady welcomed Marine Corps families to the White House for an event that highlighted the Marine Corps Reserve charity Toys for Tots and allowed military children to makes holiday crafts with the first lady, Dec. 1, 2010, Washington, D.C. DOD photo by Lisa Daniel

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Mullen Praises Newman’s Own Foundation

Washington, Dec. 3, 2010 - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff yesterday praised the Newman’s Own Foundation and nine military charities that shared a $2.5 million award from the foundation. Article

Program Supports Families of the Fallen

Washington, Dec. 3, 2010 - Inside a one-story building undergoing renovations at the far side of the commissary parking lot here, families of fallen soldiers are getting the support and services they need and reassurance that the Army won’t forget them or their sacrifices. Article

Troops Spend Thanksgiving Away From Home

Washington, Nov. 24, 2010 - On his fifth deployment, Army Capt. Todd Tomkins will be far from home and his family’s Thanksgiving feast tomorrow. Article

Bidens Celebrate Thanksgiving with Wounded

Washington, Nov. 24, 2010 - Nine wounded warriors joined Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden for a Thanksgiving dinner last night in their home at the U.S. Naval Observatory here. Article

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