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Honoring the Fallen

Family members and tourists pay respects to the fallen heroes of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., March 29, 2016. DoD photo by Marvin Lynchard

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Tags: D.C., Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Veterans, Washington
Credit: Marvin D. Lynchard VIRIN: 160329-D-FW736-009A.JPG

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