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The remaining members of DS Class 35 attend the swearing-in of former classmate Earl Miller as U.S. Ambassador to the People's Republic of Bangladesh. From left to right: Lon Fairchild, David Whitehead (retired), Wes Weller (retired). Michael Mack, Ambassador Earl Miller, Keith Walker, Mike Ross (retired), and Art Balek. Tom Scanlon still works for DS but was unable to attend the ceremony, November 13, 2018. (U.S. Department of State photo)

U.S. Department of State

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