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U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Rhoten picks up roses at Arlington National Cemetery’s Welcome Center in Arlington, Va., May 25, 2015. Rhoten is assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Rhoten picks up roses at Arlington National Cemetery’s Welcome Center in Arlington, Va., May 25, 2015. Rhoten is assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Rhoten picks up roses at Arlington National Cemetery’s Welcome Center in Arlington, Va., May 25, 2015. Rhoten is assigned to the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.

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