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Members of the Joint Services Color Guard stand at attention while the national anthem is played during the POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2007.

POW/MIA OBSERVANCE

Members of the Joint Services Color Guard stand at attention while the national anthem is played during the POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 21, 2007.

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