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Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," participate in the 'Flags In' mission at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. May 25, 2017. Soldiers placed an American flag at every grave maker in the cemetery. The Old Guard has conducted this mission annually at Arlington National Cemetery prior to Memorial Day. Army photo by Sgt. Nicholas T. Holmes

Saluting the Fallen

Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," participate in the 'Flags In' mission at Arlington National Cemetery, Va. May 25, 2017. Soldiers placed an American flag at every grave maker in the cemetery. The Old Guard has conducted this mission annually at Arlington National Cemetery prior to Memorial Day. Army photo by Sgt. Nicholas T. Holmes

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