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Lowering the Flag

A joint service honor guard lowers the American flag to half-staff during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 11, 2016. Air Force photo by Capt. Korey Fratini

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Tags: Marines, 9/11, afghanistan, Air Force, Soldiers, Army, Marine Corps, Airmen
Credit: Capt. Korey Fratini VIRIN: 160911-F-MN047-017A.JPG

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