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Seabee and Marines take part in the Memorial Day Tug of War contest at a base in the Middle East, May 25, 2009. The holiday's activities included a 5K run in the morning followed by the tug of war contest, Memorial Day Service and a BBQ. U.S. and coalition forces read off names of fallen brothers and sisters as part of the Memorial Day service.

MEMORIAL DAY IN THE SANDBOX

Seabee and Marines take part in the Memorial Day Tug of War contest at a base in the Middle East, May 25, 2009. The holiday's activities included a 5K run in the morning followed by the tug of war contest, Memorial Day Service and a BBQ. U.S. and coalition forces read off names of fallen brothers and sisters as part of the Memorial Day service.

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