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				| August 14, 2009 -- Admiral Mullen thanks 
				military children at the
				National Military Family Association's 
				Operation Purple camp for their service and sacrifice when their 
				parents are deployed. In 2004, the Operation Purple program was 
				created as a way to help military children struggling with the 
				stresses of war. These free, week-long, overnight camps, made 
				possible by NMFA in cooperation with the Siera Club are open to 
				all military children ages 7-17. Courtesy photo | 
			 
		 
	 
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