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National Memorial Day Concert

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Season 2011 | 2m 22s

On the 2010 National Memorial Day Concert, Admiral Mike Mullen expressed personal gratitude on behalf of more than 2 million men and women of the United States Armed Forces for the support of American citizens. This message continues to resonate this Memorial Day as we honor the service of all our men and women in uniform, their families and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The National Memorial Day Concert is sponsored by Lockheed Martin , Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans and is made possible by the National Park Service, the Department of the Army, General Dynamics, and public television stations nationwide. All travel is provided by American Airlines.
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