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U.S. Army Soldiers salute during the 9/11 ceremony held on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008. Troops from Coalition and International Security Assistance Forces gathered to pay their respect and remember those who were killed seven years ago.

U.S. Army Soldiers salute during the 9/11 ceremony held on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008. Troops from Coalition and International Security Assistance Forces gathered to pay their respect and remember those who were killed seven years ago.

U.S. Army Soldiers salute during the 9/11 ceremony held on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2008. Troops from Coalition and International Security Assistance Forces gathered to pay their respect and remember those who were killed seven years ago.

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