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Alexander Milley, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, places his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem at the start of the promotion ceremony for his son, Army Col. Mark Milley, to brigadier general on Fort Campbell, Ky., Feb. 1, 2008.

Alexander Milley, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, places his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem at the start of the promotion ceremony for his son, Army Col. Mark Milley, to brigadier general on Fort Campbell, Ky., Feb. 1, 2008.

Alexander Milley, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, places his hand over his heart during the playing of the national anthem at the start of the promotion ceremony for his son, Army Col. Mark Milley, to brigadier general on Fort Campbell, Ky., Feb. 1, 2008.

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