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Army Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen carries the U.S. Forces Iraq colors back onto U.S. soil on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2011.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen carries the U.S. Forces Iraq colors back onto U.S. soil on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2011.

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Joseph R. Allen carries the U.S. Forces Iraq colors back onto U.S. soil on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 20, 2011.

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