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William D. Sessoms, Jr., mayor of Virginia Beach, delivers remarks during a Virginia Beach Armed Forces awards luncheon. Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce hosts the event annually to honor outstanding Sailors, Soldier, Marines stationed at NAS Oceana, Dam Neck Annex and Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story.
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