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Memorial Day remembrance ceremony

U.S. Marine Crops Cpl. Jenequa Benavente, Marine Detachment, places a rose at the base of a Fallen Warrior Battle Cross during the Memorial Day remembrance ceremony in Southwest Asia, May 28, 2012. The Fallen Warrior Battle Cross honors those who have lost their lives in the line of duty while serving in and armed conflict. More than 150 people attended the ceremony honoring their fallen Service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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Memorial Day remembrance ceremony

U.S. Soldiers and Airmen deployed to Southwest Asia salute during the Memorial Day remembrance ceremony at memorial plaza, May28, 2012. More than 150 people attended the ceremony, which honored those who died while serving the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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Memorial Day remembrance ceremony

Five roses each symbolizing the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, and Cost Guard lay in front of the Fallen Warrior Battle Cross during the Memorial Day remembrance ceremony in Southwest Asia, May 28, 2012 The Fallen Warrior Battle Cross honors those who have lost their lives in the line of duty while serving in and armed conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sheila deVera)

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Memorial Day Remembrance Cereomony

Published May 30, 2012