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DoD Deputy Secretary Visits Troops for Thanksgiving

The U.S. Department of Defense reports that “Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work traveled to Afghanistan Nov. 27-28 to visit U.S. service members during the Thanksgiving holiday and thank them for their service, according to a DoD news release.”  

“The Deputy Secretary made stops at several coalition operating locations, visiting ISAF, NATO and Afghan forces in Kabul, Kandahar, Gamberi and Jalalabad to commend them on their ongoing efforts and successes. At each location, Work met with service members and expressed Secretary Hagel’s and his own appreciation for their service, and that of their families during this critical time, the release noted.”

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