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Army Pfc. Richard Abrams, of Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer, in Arlington, Va., said he joined not only to serve this country, but also because "I had an obligation to my family." Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA

Army Pfc. Richard Abrams, of Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer, in Arlington, Va., said he joined not only to serve this country, but also because "I had an obligation to my family." Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA

Army Pfc. Richard Abrams, of Headquarters Command Battalion, Fort Myer, in Arlington, Va., said he joined not only to serve this country, but also because "I had an obligation to my family." Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample, USA

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