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U.S. soldiers stand for a moment of silence to honor the men and women who defended freedom around the world during a Veterans Day tribute on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to the 4th Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade.

U.S. soldiers stand for a moment of silence to honor the men and women who defended freedom around the world during a Veterans Day tribute on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to the 4th Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade.

U.S. soldiers stand for a moment of silence to honor the men and women who defended freedom around the world during a Veterans Day tribute on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to the 4th Resolute Support Sustainment Brigade.

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