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U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Randall Howell, the command duty officer for Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, renders honors as the American flag is raised during morning colors on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2015.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Randall Howell, the command duty officer for Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, renders honors as the American flag is raised during morning colors on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2015.

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Randall Howell, the command duty officer for Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, renders honors as the American flag is raised during morning colors on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 4, 2015.

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