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A U.S. soldier is ready for the cameras.
A U.S. soldier is ready for the cameras as he holds his cardboard "Hi Mom" sign at Camp Virginia, Kuwait, on Dec. 13, 2004. The soldier is part of the audience at a United Services Organization tour hosted by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers, U.S. Air Force. Myers, Blake Clarke, John Elway, Leann Tweedon and Robin Williams are on the USO tour to meet, entertain and thank the deployed troops.