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U.S. Marines reach for armsful of miniature flags to place at every grave during the "Flags In" tribute at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 21, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, D.C.

FLAGS FOR ALL

U.S. Marines reach for armsful of miniature flags to place at every grave during the "Flags In" tribute at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., May 21, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington, D.C.

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