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Gunner Butt, son of Army Sgt. 1st Class Walter Butt, stands with his family and others waiting for the return of their deployed soldiers from Afghanistan at Stout Field, Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2011. Walter Butt was assigned to the 3-19th Agribusiness Development Team.

Gunner Butt, son of Army Sgt. 1st Class Walter Butt, stands with his family and others waiting for the return of their deployed soldiers from Afghanistan at Stout Field, Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2011. Walter Butt was assigned to the 3-19th Agribusiness Development Team.

Gunner Butt, son of Army Sgt. 1st Class Walter Butt, stands with his family and others waiting for the return of their deployed soldiers from Afghanistan at Stout Field, Indianapolis, Aug. 10, 2011. Walter Butt was assigned to the 3-19th Agribusiness Development Team.

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