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A World War II veteran salutes as "The Star-Spangled Banner" plays during a D-Day ceremony at the 9th Air Force Memorial in Picauville, France, June 4, 2015.

'STAR-SPANGLED' SALUTE

A World War II veteran salutes as "The Star-Spangled Banner" plays during a D-Day ceremony at the 9th Air Force Memorial in Picauville, France, June 4, 2015.

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