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as the chief of the National Guard

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Bureau , I'd like to join with your

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agitate General and Governor and wish

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the entire National Guard family a safe ,

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prosperous and joyous holiday season .

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We're able to gather with our families

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and friends and a nation free to

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celebrate in the custom of our choosing

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because of your sacrifice and

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commitment to preserve the gifts of

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freedom and liberty . It has been quite

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an eventful year for the National Guard

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and I encourage you to take time to

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reflect on all of your accomplishments ,

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both here in the United States , in our

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Territories and the District of

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Columbia and overseas to our citizen

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warriors serving overseas this holiday

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season . Our thoughts and prayers are

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with you and your families . Thank you

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so very much for your selfless

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dedication and devotion to our nation .

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As we enter our 375th year of service

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to our states , territories and nation ,

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I wish you the best of luck in the

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upcoming new year .