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Soldier-Heroes who received the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star or Purple Heart enter the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 3, 2009, before the start of the Army-sponsored All-American Bowl all-star football contest. A total of 85 soldiers from active duty, the reserve and National Guard represented Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.

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Soldier-Heroes who received the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star or Purple Heart enter the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 3, 2009, before the start of the Army-sponsored All-American Bowl all-star football contest. A total of 85 soldiers from active duty, the reserve and National Guard represented Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom.

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