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- [Lieutenant General Paul J. Rock] It is a distinct honor to join

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the United States Postal Service in 
unveiling its commemorative stamps

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honoring the Army, Navy and Marine Corps.

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This is a special moment in a special year.

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And while the services celebrate 
their individual and shared history,

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what makes this event even more powerful

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is the connection between the American Armed Forces

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and the American people.

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I still have letters that my wife wrote me

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when I was a young 1st lieutenant

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overseas on my first shipboard deployment.

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And I cherished the pictures that came through the mail

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from my children the first time I went to war.

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Precious memories made possible 
by the United States Postal Service.

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That connection remains strong to this day,

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and I thank the USPS for helping us share

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this great milestone with all Americans.

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(soft music builds)

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(audience applauding)

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After two and a half centuries,

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the Army, Navy and Marine Corps

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continue to stand as guardians of our nation,

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protectors of our freedom,

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and symbols of American resolve.

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From the shores of Tripoli,

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to the sands of Iwo Jima,

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to the frozen battlefield at the Chosin Reservoir,

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to the deserts and mountains

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of Iraq and Afghanistan,

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Marines have consistently answered the call to duty

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with honor, courage, and unwavering commitment.