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National Veterans Memorial and Museum is pictured at night. - National Veterans Memorial and Museum

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National Veterans Memorial and Museum

A group of service members march in a parade. - America's Parade

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America's Parade

A soldier holds an American flag on an aircraft over a baseball stadium - Staff Sgt. Kori Myers, 418th Flight Test Squadron load master, waves the American flag out of the back of a C-17 Globemaster III during the beginning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the L.A. Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers, Oct. 15, 2018. The 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, California, provided the C-17 for the ceremonial flyover. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kyle Larson)

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Our Nation's Heroes: Through the Years

A curving beam of light illuminates a dark blue sky as a rocket launches. - An Atlas V rocket carrying a Space Based Infrared System Geosynchronous Earth Orbit satellite for an Air Force mission lifts off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla., Jan. 19, 2018. Photo courtesy of United Launch Alliance

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America’s Nuclear Triad

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Alejandro Villanueva went from defending our country in the trenches of Afghanistan to defending the blind side of NFL quarterbacks in the trenches of an offensive line. He says the two worlds are different, yet they share certain traits.
From Soldier to Steeler
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Video screen shot on exercise Keen Sword.
U.S., Japan Sharpen Readiness With Keen Sword
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Take a quick look at some famous people who also served in the military.
Celebs Who Served
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Jason Hardeback drew from his experience as a U.S. Navy officer to a successful “makerspace” known as The Foundery. It offers a wide a array of creative classes from woodworking to laser engraving, as well as an open workshop for the Baltimore community. How does he do it? Check out his story for more!
Navy Veteran Gets Creative, Supports Community
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Jeremy Tinder is an Air Force Reservist whose day job is working as a security manager for Microsoft, where his passion is keeping your home network safe. See how he does it!
Computer Security Pro In and Out of Uniform
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A tortoise walks along the desert next to branches and grass.
Protecting the Desert’s Little Tanks
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A futuristic tank sits on some sand.
Fights of the Future
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Amanda Agana has made a name for herself as a runner, but as a midshipman 2nd class at the United States Naval Academy, she runs toward a greater purpose: serving in the military.
Midshipman Runs Toward Purpose
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World War II veterans ride on a float during a parade while spectators watch.
Veterans Float
Spectators watch as a blur of Marines and sailors march past the New York Public Library.
Military March
WWI reenactors in uniform march in a parade
WWI Reenactors
A sailor high-fives a boy along a parade route.
High-Fives
A man wearing a grand marshal sash waves to parade watchers from a car.
Grand Marshal
A trumpeter in uniform holds a trumpet.
Herald Trumpeter
A veteran looks at the defense leaders standing on the balcony of the Memorial Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery
Veteran's View
A Marine, standing, sings a song
Soloist Sings
A man salutes
Veteran's Salute
A woman holding a small American flag places her other hand over her heart
Veteran's Support
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