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A graphic features several images of veterans. - Thousands of veterans travel to the nation's capital each year to visit the memorials that commemorate their service. Learn more about the Honor Flight Network and the veterans it serves.

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A military working dog wearing sunglasses is pictured.
Good Doggie!
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A U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft taxis at an air base in the Philippines.
Train Together, Fight Together
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Marines carry a raft into the ocean for an exercise.
Better Together
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Army Reserve soldiers train alongside civilian first responders at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Florida.
Teaming up, Saving Lives
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Soliders crouch in the woods.
Troops, Tanks and Targets
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The Navy helped him get his start. Now, you’ll find James Collins on the sidelines, making sure the L.A. Chargers stay in game-day shape for the NFL.
From the Navy to the NFL
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Boxing is a long-standing requirement for new students at the U.S. Naval Academy. It is also a centuries-old naval tradition. It teaches individuals about who they are and how they will react to stressful situations. Leaders can't panic in stressful situations. They have to know how to take punches.
Punched in the Face
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Have you ever looked to the sky and wondered what it would be like to soar through the wind? Air Force Airman 1st Class Lydia Kamps used to, but now she experiences it! This avionics maintainer has a love for aviation and not only pursued her dreams, but strives to inspire others to pursue theirs.
Soaring Into Passion
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A soldier stands with arms outstretched in the open door of a helicopter as fellow troops aboard the flying aircraft watch.
Black Hawk Flight
A service member prepares a flight deck for operations.
Chock and Chains
Jets fly in formation over a crowd at the Daytona International Speedway.
Speedway Spectacle
Marines in protective gear hike through smoke.
Hazy Hike
Service members participate in a honor guard routine.
Routine Debut
Sailors connect a landing craft to the open ramp of a ship in water.
Sasebo Training
A service member fights a fire.
Firefighting Drills
A group of soldiers stand in a dome.
Combat Center
A smiling soldier holds his infant son, who gazes up at him while the boy's smiling mother stands between them.
Hello, Henry
Service members change a tire.
Tire Change
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