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Last night, the American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA) held its 35th Annual American Image Awards aboard the Intrepid, Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York City. The location was fitting, as this year's awards helped benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, a nonprofit organization that supports veterans' recovery when they return home. Many military members were in attendance, members of the West Point Alumni Glee Club serenaded guests several times throughout the ceremony, ending the event with the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

Actor Bill Pullman, famous for his roles in Independence Day, While You Were Sleeping, and most recently the NBC televesion series 1600 Penn, delivered the keynote speech for the event. He discussed the positive effects of the Wounded Warrior Project, his relationship with the military, and addressed the...