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This year , we celebrate the Army's

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237th birthday . As we look back , we

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were reminded of America's greatest

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generations who fought tyranny and

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oppression abroad while securing our

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freedom at home . These young men and

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women believed in the strength of

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America and came to its defenses when

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called upon . Today's army is no

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different . Thousands have answered the

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nation's call and volunteered .

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Although these past 10 years have been

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challenging . Today's soldiers continue

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to serve with dedication and spirit .

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Their family members provide our

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soldiers overwhelming strength through

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their many sacrifices and our community

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continues to surround our families with

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love and support . As we celebrate our

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armies birthday , we are reminded of

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our deployed soldiers and our veterans

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who served our country with distinction

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and honor . So let me say happy

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birthday America's army . You are the

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strength of the nation .